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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. Why do Lady Teazle and Sir Peter begin arguing at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) They hate each other.
(b) Lady Teazle and Sir Peter do not argue at the end of Act 3, Scene 1.
(c) Joseph interrupts and tells Sir Peter about Lady Teazle's affair.
(d) They are unable to reach any common ground.

2. What does Charles have left out of the family heirlooms?
(a) Everything.
(b) The family portraits.
(c) The house.
(d) Nothing.

3. What does Sir Peter attempt to do when Lady Teazle enters near the end of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Convince her of his love.
(b) Soften her heart.
(c) Obtain a divorce.
(d) Find out who she is having an affair with.

4. Who arrives to hear Sir Peter's troubles with Lady Teazle in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Charles.
(b) Sir Peter.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Rowley.

5. Who usually writes the Prologue?
(a) Someone other than the playwright.
(b) The playwright's mother.
(c) The playwright.
(d) The audience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rowley tell Sir Peter has returned from India toward the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Why does Joseph pretend be a kind friend who does not enjoy the others' gossiping and sniping?

3. What does the speaker of the Prologue say will be the subject of the play?

4. In the prologue to the play, what is noted as not being necessary to bring into the world?

5. Who moves off to speak to each other privately at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

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