View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The portrait portion of the play is synonymous with which of the following?
(a) A memoir.
(b) A biography.
(c) A photo.
(d) A dedication.

2. What qualifies the individual to be honored in the portrait portion of the play?
(a) The honored individual has devoted over one hundred hours of volunteer time to the theatre.
(b) The honored individual is the inspiration for the play's storyline.
(c) The playwright is infatuated with the honored individual.
(d) The honored individual is a member of the British Royal Family.

3. Why is the speaker of the Prologue important?
(a) He wrote the play.
(b) He is the main character in the play.
(c) He was the co-owner of Drury Lane at the time.
(d) He is not important.

4. 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.

5. In the prologue to the play, what is noted as not being necessary to bring into the world?
(a) More population.
(b) More misery.
(c) More scandal.
(d) More compassion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the playwright attempt to do with his writing of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays"?

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

3. Who is David Garrick?

4. What is the dedication often used to do?

5. Who desperately wants to be a suitor to Maria?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 318 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample