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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. Where are members of the audience for the play advised to look to find the true worth of an individual?
(a) Local psychic's parlor.
(b) In a lateral or even position.
(c) Over the top.
(d) Beneath the surface.

2. Why does the speaker in the Prologue say that Sheridan is acting foolishly?
(a) His wife will be angry.
(b) He will be arrested.
(c) He is attacking a problem that is impossible to bring down.
(d) He will hurt many people.

3. What does the speaker of the Prologue say will be the subject of the play?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Scandal.
(c) Family.
(d) Marriage.

4. Why is the speaker of "A Portrait" important?
(a) He is the author of the play.
(b) He is famous.
(c) He is the protagonist.
(d) She is the antagonist.

5. Who is John Crewe?
(a) Grandson of Herbert W. Crewe.
(b) Schoolmaster.
(c) Father of Jacob Crewe.
(d) Husband of Frances Anne Crewe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the party in Act 1, Scene 1 is assembled, who do they begin gossiping about?

2. How do people usually judge others, according to the speaker of "A Portrait"?

3. How does the speaker feel about the subject of the play?

4. What is the purpose of a Prologue?

5. How do most people feel about the subject of the play?

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