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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 honor bestowed will continue throughout the rest of the theatrical season.
(b) That the playwright is infatuated with the honored individual.
(c) 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.
(d) That the honor bestowed is limited to one night's performance of the play..

2. Who speaks in the Prologue?
(a) Joseph Surface.
(b) Sheridan.
(c) Sir Oliver Surface.
(d) David Garrick.

3. Which two cohorts are lauding themselves on account of their apparent success as character assassins as Act I opens?
(a) Maria and Crabtree.
(b) Lady Sneerwell and Crabtree.
(c) Snake and Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Lady Sneerwell and Snake.

4. Who demonstrates willingness to engage in long-winded gossip about anyone and everyone; and annoys Maria in the process?
(a) Charles Surface.
(b) Snake.
(c) Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Mrs. Candour.

5. Toward whom does Lady Teazle shift the blame for her own desire to live the best life that money can buy?
(a) Mrs. Candour.
(b) Sir Peter Teazle.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to his marriage to Lady Teazle, what type of woman did Sir Peter try to find to court and marry?

2. Who is Uncle Crabtree's nephew?

3. With whom does Lady Teazle keep an appointment?

4. What does Maria do when she sees Lady Teazle heading toward her?

5. How does Sir Peter feel about the party in Act 2, Scene 2?

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