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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 the speaker of the Prologue important?
(a) He is not important.
(b) He was the co-owner of Drury Lane at the time.
(c) He wrote the play.
(d) He is the main character in the play.

2. Why do Sir Oliver, Sir Peter, and Rowley hatch a plan?
(a) To allow Sir Oliver to judge Charles and Joseph on their relative merits.
(b) To trick Sir Peter.
(c) They do not hatch a plan.
(d) To catch Lady Teazle cheating on her husband.

3. What does Rowley report to Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses?
(a) That Charles has given one hundred pounds to Stanley.
(b) That Maria and Charles are engaged.
(c) That Lady Sneerwell has been attacked.
(d) That Trip is moving to Scotland.

4. Prior to his marriage to Lady Teazle, what type of woman did Sir Peter try to find to court and marry?
(a) A middle-class woman with a great sense of humor, and an appreciation of the arts.
(b) A refined aristocrat with lots of money.
(c) A beautiful woman with a wonderful heart, of any economic status.
(d) A poor woman of little accomplishment, with not much need for money.

5. Who speaks in "A Portrait"?
(a) Sheridan.
(b) Lady Teazle.
(c) Garrick.
(d) Charles Surface.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Oliver see beneath Charles's exterior?

2. Whose arrival is announced to Sir Peter?

3. Why does Lazy Teazle question Joseph about Maria?

4. Which of the lady's abilities does the gentleman praise?

5. 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?

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