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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. To whom does Sir Peter attribute Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?
(a) Lady Sneerwell.
(b) Snake.
(c) Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Crabtree.

2. What does Sir Peter obtain rather than the beautiful, retiring woman he sought?
(a) Exactly what he sought.
(b) An angel.
(c) An absolute beast.
(d) A best friend.

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

4. Once the party in Act 1, Scene 1 is assembled, who do they begin gossiping about?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Sir Oliver.
(c) Charles.
(d) Sir Peter.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is a witty remark made by Benjamin Backbite that Crabtree is able to share with the gossip group?

3. Who is Richard Brinsley Sheridan?

4. Which of the following messages is meant to be relayed with subtlety to the honored individual during the portrait portion of the plays?

5. Where has Sir Oliver been spending his time?

(see the answer key)

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