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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. 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?
(a) Likely to achieve.
(b) Unlikely to achieve.
(c) Impossible to achieve.
(d) Highly likely to achieve.

2. 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) Joseph Surface.
(b) Charles Surface.
(c) Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Peter Teazle.

3. Which of the following is a witty remark made by Benjamin Backbite that Crabtree is able to share with the gossip group?
(a) "A stitch in time saves nine."
(b) None. Crabtree does not remember any of Backbite's witty remarks.
(c) "You can kill two birds with one stone."
(d) "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

4. Whom does Sir Peter tell about his problems with Lady Teazle?
(a) Rowley.
(b) John Crewe.
(c) Maria.
(d) Snake.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose words are used in the prologue to the play?

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

4. Who is David Garrick?

5. Whose arrival is announced to Sir Peter?

(see the answer key)

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