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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. Upon hearing the name of whom of the following being gossiped about does Maria react by leaving the room where the gossiping is taking place?
(a) Benjamin Backbite.
(b) Charles Surface.
(c) Peter Teazle.
(d) Joseph Surface.

2. What is the "Portrait" portion of a play written during this period supposed to give the audience prior to the beginning of a play presentation?
(a) A description of the characters.
(b) A rundown of all the acts and scenes.
(c) An idea of the purpose of the play.
(d) Biographical information on the cast and crew.

3. What does the speaker of "A Portrait" advise against?
(a) Having children.
(b) Selling your family portraits.
(c) Creating scandals and listening to tales of scandal about others.
(d) Getting married.

4. How does Maria add to Sir Peter's worries?
(a) Maria decides to move away.
(b) Maria decides to marry Joseph instead of Charles.
(c) Maria is very ill.
(d) Maria is still intent upon marrying Charles, despite Sir Peter's disapproval.

5. Based on information presented in the portrait portion of the play, which of the following best exemplifies its chief aim?
(a) Pure entertainment.
(b) Public forum for public concerns.
(c) Promoting volunteerism.
(d) Curbing scandals.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the information in the prologue, in which way is the playwright approaching the issue of focus in the play?

2. What does the speak of "A Portrait" say often misleads people?

3. What does Sir Peter think about Charles?

4. Why does Maria leave at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

5. Who speaks in the Prologue?

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