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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 the speaker feel about the subject of the play?
(a) There is no need to bring more of it into the world.
(b) It makes him sad.
(c) It is a good way to spend time.
(d) He does not care about this subject.

2. What does Sir Peter obtain rather than the beautiful, retiring woman he sought?
(a) Exactly what he sought.
(b) An angel.
(c) A best friend.
(d) An absolute beast.

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

4. What is the purpose of a Prologue?
(a) To build sympathy for the subject matter and increase interest in the play.
(b) To provide a biography about the author.
(c) To provide background information about the characters.
(d) To honor some person.

5. What does Sir Peter's wife demand?
(a) Nothing.
(b) That he turn Maria out of doors.
(c) Everything he has to give and more.
(d) That he allow her to have an affair with Joseph Surface.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the audience advised not to do as a presentation of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays" is about to begin?

2. How does Lady Sneerwell feel about her talents?

3. Why is Sheridan attacking this subject with his pen?

4. What does the playwright attempt to do with his writing of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays"?

5. Which of the following is a widely known fact that cannot be covered up?

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