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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 Lady Teazle and Joseph Surface share?
(a) A joke about Mrs. Candour.
(b) An interest in Mozart's musical compositions.
(c) A strong dislike for Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Plans to spend some time together.

2. Which of the following represents Mr. Moses' heritage?
(a) Danish.
(b) Dutch.
(c) Jewish.
(d) French.

3. How does Lady Teazle initially react to Sir Peter's attempt near the end of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) She seems amenable to the idea.
(b) She laughs at Sir Peter.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She absolutely refuses.

4. What does Sir Peter blame his wife's behavior upon?
(a) Spending so much time with Lady Sneerwell and her associates.
(b) Spoiling her.
(c) Rowley's interference.
(d) Her desire for Joseph Surface.

5. Who is David Garrick?
(a) Stagehand.
(b) Theatre critic.
(c) The writer.
(d) Member of the audience.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the purpose of a Prologue?

3. Who is shocked by the gossip and slander at the party?

4. Why does the plan hatched by Sir Oliver, Sir Peter, and Rowley change slightly?

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

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