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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. Why is Sheridan attacking this subject with his pen?
(a) To spread the message.
(b) To bring it under control.
(c) He does not attack this subject with his pen.
(d) To gain fame.

2. What do Charles and Joseph Surface have in common relating to Sir Oliver?
(a) They consider him a pest.
(b) They have each been promised an acre of land by him.
(c) They have never met Sir Oliver.
(d) They would like to beat him at playing chess.

3. What is Sir Oliver pleased to hear when Charles explains why he is not willing to sell his uncle's portrait for a large sum of money?
(a) That Joseph will be joining him for dinner.
(b) That Mrs. Candour has embroidered a handkerchief for him.
(c) That Lady Sneerwell has invited him to a gossip session.
(d) That Charles holds him in high regard.

4. Who does Sir Peter make a final complaint about his wife to in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Rowley.
(b) Sir Oliver.
(c) The audience.
(d) Sheridan.

5. What does Sir Oliver plan to do when he meets with Charles?
(a) Disinherit him.
(b) Impersonate a money-lender, Mr. Premium.
(c) He does not plan to meet Charles.
(d) Loan him money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom is the playwright honoring via the portrait portion of the play?

2. How does Lady Teazle initially react to Sir Peter's attempt near the end of Act 3, Scene 1?

3. What were playwrights trying to build through the use of prologues during the historical time period in which the play was written?

4. Maria considers Lady Teazle to be which of the following types during her meeting with Joseph at the gossipers' gathering?

5. How do Sir Peter and Sir Oliver greet each other in Act 2, Scene 3?

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