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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Charles and Joseph Surface have in common relating to Sir Oliver?
(a) They would like to beat him at playing chess.
(b) They have each been promised an acre of land by him.
(c) They consider him a pest.
(d) They have never met Sir Oliver.

2. In one word, what is the subject of the play?
(a) Monarchy.
(b) Love.
(c) Scandal.
(d) Perseverance.

3. What is Sheridan attacking, according to the Prologue?
(a) His family.
(b) The politics of his nation.
(c) The giant problems of gossip and scandal.
(d) The institution of marriage.

4. Who does Trip announce in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Sir Oliver.
(c) Mr. Premium and Mr. Moses.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

5. What were playwrights trying to build through the use of prologues during the historical time period in which the play was written?
(a) A decent level of trust with the audience.
(b) Fame and fortune for themselves.
(c) Interest in a favorite charitable project of the playwright.
(d) Sympathy for and interest in the subject matter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the news of his friend's return concern Sir Peter in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What does Joseph want Lady Teazle to do?

3. Playwright Sheridan refers to Mr. Moses as which of the following?

4. What opportunity does Sir Oliver see in Charles's plan?

5. Who arranges a tryst at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

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