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

2. As Act 5, Scene 2 opens, what are Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree in the midst of doing?
(a) Taking dance lessons.
(b) Discussing the event that occurred at Joseph's house.
(c) Preparing food baskets to give to the poor.
(d) Playing bridge.

3. Why does the speaker in the Prologue say that Sheridan is acting foolishly?
(a) He will be arrested.
(b) He is attacking a problem that is impossible to bring down.
(c) His wife will be angry.
(d) He will hurt many people.

4. In Act 5, Scene 1, what does Joseph say about Sir Oliver?
(a) He is a kind benefactor.
(b) He is a greedy miser.
(c) He does not know Sir Oliver.
(d) He is a generous uncle.

5. What type of mood is Joseph in, as his uninvited guest arrives at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Jovial.
(d) Bad mood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "Portrait" portion of a play written during this period supposed to give the audience prior to the beginning of a play presentation?

2. Whom does Rowley believe that Lady Teazle has her heart and eyes set upon?

3. When Backbite and Crabtree enter, what does Crabtree regale the party with?

4. In the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, who enters Lady Sneerwell's house together?

5. What two pieces of information does Charles disclose to prospective buyers about the relatives whose portraits he is about to sell?

(see the answer key)

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