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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. The next character assassination project will involve which of the following activities?
(a) Breaking off affections between Charles Surface and Maria.
(b) Breaking off affections between Lady Sneerwell and Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Breaking off affections Charles Surface and Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Breaking off affections between Benjamin Backbite and Maria.

2. The portrait portion of the play is synonymous with which of the following?
(a) A memoir.
(b) A dedication.
(c) A biography.
(d) A photo.

3. Whom does David Garrick address?
(a) The theatre crew.
(b) The audience.
(c) The orchestra.
(d) The cast.

4. What is the audience advised not to do as a presentation of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays" is about to begin?
(a) Share the storyline with anyone who has not seen the play.
(b) Smoke in the playhouse.
(c) Create or listen to tales of scandal about others.
(d) Applaud between scenes.

5. Who follows Maria when she exits at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Lady Sneerwell.
(c) Mrs. Candour.
(d) Charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the speaker of "A Portrait" say about appearances?

2. Who speaks in the Prologue?

3. Which couple does Rowley believe to have the capability of entering into a compatible marriage?

4. Who is David Garrick?

5. Where are members of the audience for the play advised to look to find the true worth of an individual?

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