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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. How do people's reactions to the subject of the play affect the subject itself?
(a) It does not affect the subject at all.
(b) It makes it impossible to root out.
(c) It makes it easier to get rid of.
(d) People have no reactions to this subject.

2. What qualifies the individual to be honored in the portrait portion of the play?
(a) The honored individual has devoted over one hundred hours of volunteer time to the theatre.
(b) The honored individual is a member of the British Royal Family.
(c) The playwright is infatuated with the honored individual.
(d) The honored individual is the inspiration for the play's storyline.

3. How does the speaker feel about the subject of the play?
(a) There is no need to bring more of it into the world.
(b) It makes him sad.
(c) He does not care about this subject.
(d) It is a good way to spend time.

4. What does Sir Peter blame his wife's behavior upon?
(a) Spending so much time with Lady Sneerwell and her associates.
(b) Spoiling her.
(c) Rowley's interference.
(d) Her desire for Joseph Surface.

5. Toward whom does Lady Teazle shift the blame for her own desire to live the best life that money can buy?
(a) Lady Sneerwell.
(b) Mrs. Candour.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Sir Peter Teazle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Lady Teazle blame for her greed?

3. Which of the following is Sir Peter Teazle not willing to do?

4. Whose arrival is announced to Sir Peter?

5. Why is the argument ended?

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