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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. How does Maria feel about Charles, according to Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) She is jealous of his friendship with Lady Teazle.
(b) She insists on her love and her judgment of his worth.
(c) She thinks of him as a close friend.
(d) She no longer loves him.

2. When Sir Peter leaves the gossipers' gathering at the home of Lady Sneerwell, what does he claim to have left behind?
(a) His spectacles.
(b) His character.
(c) His amusement.
(d) His pocket watch.

3. What does Sir Peter try to do in relation to Lady Teazle's arrival in Scene 1 of Act 3?
(a) Convince her to stop associating with Lady Sneerwell.
(b) Confront her about her infidelity.
(c) Soften her heart.
(d) Surprise her with plans to take her on a vacation.

4. What is Charles doing as he sits at the table in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) He is counting some coins.
(b) He is drinking (liquor).
(c) He is eating.
(d) He is writing a letter to Maria.

5. What does the party in Act 2, Scene 2 consist of doing?
(a) Playing cards.
(b) Eating.
(c) Assassinating the looks, qualities and characters of people they claim to be friends with.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Lady Teazle and Sir Peter begin arguing at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?

2. What method of sale does Charles Surface intend to use to sell his goods?

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

4. Why do Sir Oliver, Sir Peter, and Rowley hatch a plan?

5. Who usually writes the Prologue?

(see the answer key)

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