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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. In Act 1, Scene 2, who claims that Charles is an upright young man?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Lady Teazle.
(d) Rowley.

2. What does the speak of "A Portrait" say often misleads people?
(a) Wives.
(b) The truth.
(c) Appearances.
(d) Friends.

3. What is Maria worrying about as she enters in the middle of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Her engagement to Joseph Surface.
(b) Her father's health.
(c) Her suitor, Sir Benjamin Backbite, and his uncle, Crabtree.
(d) Her engagement to Charles Surface.

4. Which of the following is Sir Peter Teazle willing to do?
(a) Allow Sir Oliver to find out that he is married and miserable.
(b) Join Charles Surface at a local tavern.
(c) Allow Maria to marry Charles Surface.
(d) Join Lady Teazle on a visit to Lady Sneerwell's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Uncle Crabtree's nephew?

2. Who arrives to hear Sir Peter's troubles with Lady Teazle in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Who usually writes the Prologue?

4. Where do Sir Peter and Lady Teazle go at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

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

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