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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. To whom does Sir Peter attribute Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?
(a) Snake.
(b) Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Crabtree.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

2. Which named character is sitting with Charles Surface at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Careless.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Sir Peter.
(d) Lady Teazle.

3. How does the speaker feel about the subject of the play?
(a) There is no need to bring more of it into the world.
(b) It is a good way to spend time.
(c) He does not care about this subject.
(d) It makes him sad.

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

5. What type of objects does Charles Surface have available to sell?
(a) Fruits and vegetables.
(b) Family portraits.
(c) Family heirlooms.
(d) Fine gold jewelry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Sir Peter tell about his problems with Lady Teazle?

3. What do Charles and Joseph Surface have in common relating to Stanley?

4. What does Charles have left out of the family heirlooms?

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

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