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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. What was Lady Teazle's economic status while she was growing up?
(a) Rich.
(b) Middle-class.
(c) Poor.
(d) It is not known.

2. Who is The School for Scandal dedicated to?
(a) Frances Anne Crewe.
(b) Sheridan.
(c) The Surface brothers.
(d) Garrick.

3. What does the speaker of "A Portrait" advise against?
(a) Having children.
(b) Creating scandals and listening to tales of scandal about others.
(c) Selling your family portraits.
(d) Getting married.

4. How do people usually judge others, according to the speaker of "A Portrait"?
(a) By getting to know the person.
(b) By listening to others' reports.
(c) By analyzing their clothes.
(d) By listening to what the person says.

5. Which couple does Rowley believe to have the capability of entering into a compatible marriage?
(a) Benjamin Backbite and Lady Sneerwell.
(b) Charles Surface and Maria.
(c) David Garrick and Maria.
(d) John Crewe and Lady Sneerwell.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who follows Maria when she exits at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

3. Once the party in Act 1, Scene 1 is assembled, who do they begin gossiping about?

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

5. What is the dedication often used to do?

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