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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) Joseph.
(c) Lady Teazle.
(d) Sir Peter.

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

3. The next character assassination project will involve which of the following activities?
(a) Breaking off affections Charles Surface and Lady Sneerwell.
(b) Breaking off affections between Benjamin Backbite and Maria.
(c) Breaking off affections between Lady Sneerwell and Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Breaking off affections between Charles Surface and Maria.

4. What is Sheridan attacking, according to the Prologue?
(a) His family.
(b) The institution of marriage.
(c) The giant problems of gossip and scandal.
(d) The politics of his nation.

5. Which of the following best describes Rowley's opinion of Charles Surface?
(a) Scholarly.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Immature.
(d) Upright.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rowley tell Sir Peter has returned from India toward the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Who does Sir Peter believe was too liberal with Charles?

3. Based on information presented in the portrait portion of the play, which of the following best exemplifies its chief aim?

4. Who usually writes the Prologue?

5. How do people's reactions to the subject of the play affect the subject itself?

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