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

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

3. Who is Richard Brinsley Sheridan?
(a) Fine Arts Critic for the London Times.
(b) Stage Director at the Globe Theatre in Stratford.
(c) Playwright of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays".
(d) British War Hero in war between Britain and France.

4. Who is Lady Sneerwell's next project going to be directed at?
(a) Sir Oliver Surface.
(b) Sir Peter and Lady Teazle.
(c) Snake.
(d) Charles Surface and Maria.

5. What is the dedication often used to do?
(a) Honor the author.
(b) Judge someone.
(c) Make a political statement.
(d) Honor some person.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Who is The School for Scandal dedicated to?

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

4. What does the speaker of "A Portrait" advise against?

5. What does the speaker of "A Portrait" say about appearances?

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