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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. In Act 1, Scene 2, who claims that Charles is an upright young man?
(a) Rowley.
(b) Sir Peter.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Lady Teazle.

2. What recent success do Lady Sneerwell and Snake discuss at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A real estate investment.
(b) Sir Oliver Surface's return.
(c) Their relationship.
(d) Their success in assassinating someone's character.

3. Which of the following is a widely known fact that cannot be covered up?
(a) That Benjamin Backbite has a crush on Lady Teazle.
(b) That Sir Peter Teazle and Frances Anne Crewe are having an affair.
(c) That Lady Sneerwell and her companions are lying, backstabbing cretins.
(d) That Maria is in love with Crabtree.

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

5. Which of the lady's abilities does the gentleman praise?
(a) Her artistic abilities.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her ability to speak many different languages.
(d) Her subtle abilities of bringing people down.

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. What does Sir Peter think about Charles?

4. According to the information included in the prologue, what is the rate of probability that the playwright will succeed in attempting to address the issue of focus in the play?

5. Who does the speaker of "A Portrait" address?

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