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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is The School for Scandal dedicated to?
(a) Garrick.
(b) The Surface brothers.
(c) Frances Anne Crewe.
(d) Sheridan.

3. What does the playwright attempt to do with his writing of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays"?
(a) Encourage people to tolerate each other more.
(b) Get scandal under control.
(c) Attain wealth.
(d) Entertain the masses.

4. Who arrives to hear Sir Peter's troubles with Lady Teazle in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Charles.
(c) Sir Peter.
(d) Rowley.

5. Based on information presented in the portrait portion of the play, which of the following best exemplifies its chief aim?
(a) Public forum for public concerns.
(b) Pure entertainment.
(c) Curbing scandals.
(d) Promoting volunteerism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who usually writes the Prologue?

2. Which of the following best describes Rowley's opinion of Charles Surface?

3. The next character assassination project will involve which of the following activities?

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

5. Who speaks in the Prologue?

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