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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Act 1, Scene 2, what event has made Sir Peter Teazle's life miserable?
(a) Maria is his ward.
(b) His marriage six months ago to a much younger woman.
(c) His jealousy of Charles Surface and Lady Teazle.
(d) His friend's return.

3. Who is Sir Peter aiming to eavesdrop on?
(a) Snake.
(b) Charles Surface.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Rowley.

4. What does Sir Peter suggest to embarrass Joseph?
(a) Reveal his feelings about Maria to Charles.
(b) Pull the screen aside to determine who is behind it.
(c) Sir Peter would never want to embarass Joseph.
(d) Tell Sir Oliver about Joseph's affair with Lady Teazle.

5. What are the men doing at the table when Mr. Moses and Sir Oliver enter at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Flirting with women.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Eating.
(d) Playing cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the party in Act 2, Scene 2 consist of doing?

2. How does Sir Oliver respond to Charles's offer?

3. Who admits to being proud of possessing subtle, yet effective character assassinating abilities?

4. Who does Sir Peter make a final complaint about his wife to in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What is Lady Teazle wanting to buy?

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