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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. What does Rowley want to prevent Sir Peter from learning?
(a) That Lady Teazle is having an affair with Joseph.
(b) That Rowley has told Sir Oliver about his marital strife.
(c) That Maria is engaged to Charles.
(d) That Charles is in love with Lady Teazle.

2. Upon hearing the name of whom of the following being gossiped about does Maria react by leaving the room where the gossiping is taking place?
(a) Charles Surface.
(b) Joseph Surface.
(c) Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Peter Teazle.

3. Who tells Sir Peter about the affair between Joseph and Lady Teazle?
(a) Maria.
(b) Lady Teazle.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Charles.

4. Who is David Garrick?
(a) Stagehand.
(b) Member of the audience.
(c) Theatre critic.
(d) The writer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is John Crewe?

2. According to Sir Oliver, who would be the best person to judge his nephew, Charles Surface's character?

3. What does Sir Oliver believe happens when a young person makes mistakes in life?

4. Playwright Sheridan refers to Mr. Moses as which of the following?

5. How does Sir Oliver feel about Charles's offer?

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