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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 Sir Oliver show himself to be good at doing?
(a) Playing bridge.
(b) Judging character.
(c) Keeping a secret.
(d) Fixing a hearty breakfast.

2. Lady Sneerwell would like to be courted by whom of the following?
(a) Joseph Surface.
(b) Charles Surface.
(c) Uncle Crabtree.
(d) Peter Teazle.

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

4. The next character assassination project will involve which of the following activities?
(a) Breaking off affections between Benjamin Backbite and Maria.
(b) Breaking off affections between Lady Sneerwell and Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Breaking off affections Charles Surface and Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Breaking off affections between Charles Surface and Maria.

5. Who arrives at Joseph's house at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Maria.
(b) Sir Oliver.
(c) Sir Peter.
(d) Snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maria leave at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

2. According to the information in the prologue, in which way is the playwright approaching the issue of focus in the play?

3. Which of the following best describes Rowley's opinion of Charles Surface?

4. Who arrives on the scene when Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses leave to check on Joseph and Charles Surface?

5. Who wants nothing to do with the gossiping and character destruction that goes on in some circles?

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