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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 desperately wants to be a suitor to Maria?
(a) Joseph Surface.
(b) Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Uncle Crabtree.
(d) Peter Teazle.

2. What does Sir Peter think about Charles?
(a) That he is a wonderful young man.
(b) That he is a free-spending profligate who will be a disappointment to himself and others.
(c) That he should have married Lady Teazle.
(d) That he will make a wonderful husband for Maria.

3. Who is Uncle Crabtree's nephew?
(a) Benjamin Backbite.
(b) Joseph Surface.
(c) Peter Teazle.
(d) Snake.

4. Upon hearing the name of whom of the following being gossiped about does Maria react by leaving the room where the gossiping is taking place?
(a) Charles Surface.
(b) Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Peter Teazle.
(d) Joseph Surface.

5. Who demonstrates willingness to engage in long-winded gossip about anyone and everyone; and annoys Maria in the process?
(a) Charles Surface.
(b) Lady Sneerwell.
(c) Mrs. Candour.
(d) Snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who usually writes the Prologue?

2. How long have Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Teazle been married?

3. In one word, what is the subject of the play?

4. How do most people feel about the subject of the play?

5. Which of the following terms best describes the marriage of Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Teazle?

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