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

2. Who is David Garrick?
(a) Stagehand.
(b) Theatre critic.
(c) Member of the audience.
(d) The writer.

3. During which of the following periods is the portrait portion of the play known to be typically included in its theatrical presentation?
(a) Early 19th Century.
(b) Early 17th Century
(c) Late 18th Century.
(d) Late 17th Century.

4. In one word, what is the subject of the play?
(a) Perseverance.
(b) Love.
(c) Scandal.
(d) Monarchy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Lady Sneerwell is planning to pair off Maria with whom of the following?

3. Who speaks in "A Portrait"?

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

5. Why does the speaker in the Prologue say that Sheridan is acting foolishly?

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