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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which literary character listed below is alluded to in the prologue to the play in relation to its playwright?
(a) King Lear.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Marco Polo.
(d) Don Quixote.

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

3. Which of the lady's abilities does the gentleman praise?
(a) Her subtle abilities of bringing people down.
(b) Her ability to speak many different languages.
(c) Her beauty.
(d) Her artistic abilities.

4. Who desperately wants to be a suitor to Maria?
(a) Joseph Surface.
(b) Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Peter Teazle.
(d) Uncle Crabtree.

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?
(a) A rundown of all the acts and scenes.
(b) A description of the characters.
(c) An idea of the purpose of the play.
(d) Biographical information on the cast and crew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does David Garrick address?

2. What does the speaker of the Prologue say will be the subject of the play?

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

4. Who is David Garrick?

5. Who is pleased to hear of Snake's employment in this matter?

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