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

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

3. According to Act 1, Scene 2, what event has made Sir Peter Teazle's life miserable?
(a) His jealousy of Charles Surface and Lady Teazle.
(b) Maria is his ward.
(c) His friend's return.
(d) His marriage six months ago to a much younger woman.

4. Who follows Maria when she exits at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Mrs. Candour.
(c) Charles.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

5. Which of the following messages is meant to be relayed with subtlety to the honored individual during the portrait portion of the plays?
(a) That the success of the playhouse depends on the number of audience members that the honored individual actually is able to draw to the playhouse.
(b) That the playwright is infatuated with the honored individual.
(c) That the honor bestowed is limited to one night's performance of the play..
(d) That the honor bestowed will continue throughout the rest of the theatrical season.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose arrival is announced to Sir Peter?

2. Why does Lady Sneerwell undertake her next project?

3. Who is The School for Scandal dedicated to?

4. Which of the following is a witty remark made by Benjamin Backbite that Crabtree is able to share with the gossip group?

5. What is the benefit of looking beneath the surface, according to the speaker of "A Portrait"?

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