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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom is the playwright honoring via the portrait portion of the play?
(a) Leonard Crabtree.
(b) Frances Anne Crewe.
(c) Diana Bates.
(d) Dr. Everett Treadway.

2. What is going on between Sir Peter and Lady Teazle at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) They are arguing.
(b) They discuss having a baby.
(c) They are talking aboout getting married.
(d) They are considering separating.

3. Prior to his marriage to Lady Teazle, what type of woman did Sir Peter try to find to court and marry?
(a) A refined aristocrat with lots of money.
(b) A middle-class woman with a great sense of humor, and an appreciation of the arts.
(c) A beautiful woman with a wonderful heart, of any economic status.
(d) A poor woman of little accomplishment, with not much need for money.

4. What does the speaker of the Prologue say will be the subject of the play?
(a) Family.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Scandal.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Lady Sneerwell's next project going to be directed at?

3. The portrait portion of the play is synonymous with which of the following?

4. What does Sir Peter think should make Lady Teazle happy?

5. How do most people feel about the subject of the play?

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