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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 does the news of his friend's return concern Sir Peter in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Because he no longer wants to be friends with him.
(b) It does not concern Sir Peter; he is happy.
(c) Because he and Sir Peter used to mock marriage, but he now finds himself miserably married.
(d) Because Sir Peter owes him a lot of money.

2. According to Act 1, Scene 2, what event has made Sir Peter Teazle's life miserable?
(a) Maria is his ward.
(b) His jealousy of Charles Surface and Lady Teazle.
(c) His marriage six months ago to a much younger woman.
(d) His friend's return.

3. Why is the speaker of the Prologue important?
(a) He was the co-owner of Drury Lane at the time.
(b) He is not important.
(c) He wrote the play.
(d) He is the main character in the play.

4. What is the name of the man who has requested financial help from Charles Surface and Joseph Surface?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Stanley.
(c) Winston.
(d) Blake.

5. Who intrudes upon Joseph and Maria's conversation?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Charles.
(c) Lady Teazle.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sir Peter dislike everyone at the party?

2. Whom does David Garrick address?

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Sir Peter want Maria to do?

4. Sir Peter is concerned that Maria is intent on marrying which of the following characters?

5. Which of the following do the gossipers at the gathering NOT assassinate with respect to their gossip targets?

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