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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. What is Lady Teazle's reason for her greed?
(a) Sir Peter wants her to be greedy.
(b) She has no reason.
(c) She wants to live the best life possible.
(d) She claims that she is not greedy.

2. Lady Sneerwell is planning to pair off Maria with whom of the following?
(a) Benjamin Backbite.
(b) Snake.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Uncle Crabtree.

3. Who is Lady Sneerwell's next project going to be directed at?
(a) Charles Surface and Maria.
(b) Sir Oliver Surface.
(c) Sir Peter and Lady Teazle.
(d) Snake.

4. How long have Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Teazle been married?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Eighteen months.

5. When Backbite and Crabtree enter, what does Crabtree regale the party with?
(a) Tales of Backbite's witty remarks.
(b) Gossip.
(c) His ability at drinking.
(d) Magic tricks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the point of a dedication, such as "A Portrait"?

2. Why does the speaker in the Prologue say that Sheridan is acting foolishly?

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

4. Why does the news of his friend's return concern Sir Peter in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

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