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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. Lady Sneerwell would like to be courted by whom of the following?
(a) Joseph Surface.
(b) Uncle Crabtree.
(c) Charles Surface.
(d) Peter Teazle.

2. Whose words are used in the prologue to the play?
(a) Caroline Clavell.
(b) Samuel Trent.
(c) Margaret Nickleby.
(d) David Garrick.

3. To whom does Sir Peter attribute much of Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?
(a) Crabtree.
(b) Rowley.
(c) Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Maria.

4. Who is pleased to hear of Snake's employment in this matter?
(a) Charles Surface.
(b) Joseph Surface.
(c) Sir Oliver Surface.
(d) Maria.

5. How does Maria add to Sir Peter's worries?
(a) Maria decides to marry Joseph instead of Charles.
(b) Maria decides to move away.
(c) Maria is very ill.
(d) Maria is still intent upon marrying Charles, despite Sir Peter's disapproval.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives to hear Sir Peter's troubles with Lady Teazle in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. To whom does Sir Peter attribute Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?

3. What is it that everyone is always eager to hear as mentioned in the prologue of the play?

4. What does Sir Peter obtain rather than the beautiful, retiring woman he sought?

5. What are members of the audience for the play advised that appearances are capable of doing?

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