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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. What are two activities that Charles Surface is notorious for engaging in?
(a) Being drunk and throwing away his money.
(b) Gossiping and destroying reputations.
(c) Reading and debating.
(d) Devoting time to church and charity.

2. Who follows Maria when she exits at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Charles.
(b) Mrs. Candour.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

3. Who admits to being proud of possessing subtle, yet effective character assassinating abilities?
(a) Benjamin Backbite.
(b) Mrs. Candour.
(c) Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Joseph Surface.

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

5. Whom does David Garrick address?
(a) The cast.
(b) The orchestra.
(c) The audience.
(d) The theatre crew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What novel is alluded to in the Prologue?

2. What is Sheridan attacking, according to the Prologue?

3. During which of the following periods is the portrait portion of the play known to be typically included in its theatrical presentation?

4. Who usually penned prologues at the time that the play, "School for Scandal and Other Plays" was written?

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

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