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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. How does Lady Sneerwell feel about her talents?
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Proud.
(d) Disappointed.

2. Who is John Crewe?
(a) Father of Jacob Crewe.
(b) Schoolmaster.
(c) Grandson of Herbert W. Crewe.
(d) Husband of Frances Anne Crewe.

3. Where are members of the audience for the play advised to look to find the true worth of an individual?
(a) Over the top.
(b) Beneath the surface.
(c) Local psychic's parlor.
(d) In a lateral or even position.

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

5. What is Maria worrying about as she enters in the middle of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Her father's health.
(b) Her engagement to Joseph Surface.
(c) Her engagement to Charles Surface.
(d) Her suitor, Sir Benjamin Backbite, and his uncle, Crabtree.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which couple does Rowley believe to have the capability of entering into a compatible marriage?

4. Once the party in Act 1, Scene 1 is assembled, who do they begin gossiping about?

5. Which of the lady's abilities does the gentleman praise?

(see the answer key)

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