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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. Who demonstrates willingness to engage in long-winded gossip about anyone and everyone; and annoys Maria in the process?
(a) Charles Surface.
(b) Snake.
(c) Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Mrs. Candour.

2. What is the topic of the conversation at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) They are not talking in Act 2, Scene 1.
(b) Sir Peter's poverty.
(c) Sir Peter's unwillingness to spend money on the expensive new fashions that Lady Teazle wants.
(d) Lady Teazle's friendship with Lady Sneerwell.

3. What recent success do Lady Sneerwell and Snake discuss at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Their relationship.
(b) Sir Oliver Surface's return.
(c) Their success in assassinating someone's character.
(d) A real estate investment.

4. Why is the speaker of "A Portrait" important?
(a) He is famous.
(b) He is the author of the play.
(c) She is the antagonist.
(d) He is the protagonist.

5. Where do Sir Peter and Lady Teazle go at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Sir Oliver's.
(b) Joseph's house.
(c) Lady Sneerwell's.
(d) Home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maria add to Sir Peter's worries?

2. Why is the speaker of the Prologue important?

3. Who does the speaker of "A Portrait" address?

4. Who usually writes the Prologue?

5. What does Sir Peter Teazle offer the audience immediately prior to his departure from the stage?

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