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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) Middle-class.
(b) Poor.
(c) It is not known.
(d) Rich.

2. Why does the news of his friend's return concern Sir Peter in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Because he no longer wants to be friends with him.
(b) It does not concern Sir Peter; he is happy.
(c) Because Sir Peter owes him a lot of money.
(d) Because he and Sir Peter used to mock marriage, but he now finds himself miserably married.

3. What does Sir Peter ask Rowley not to tell his friend about?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His marriage.
(c) His feelings about Charles.
(d) His marital strife.

4. What is the "Portrait" portion of a play written during this period supposed to give the audience prior to the beginning of a play presentation?
(a) An idea of the purpose of the play.
(b) A description of the characters.
(c) Biographical information on the cast and crew.
(d) A rundown of all the acts and scenes.

5. Which of the following best describes Rowley's opinion of Charles Surface?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Immature.
(c) Upright.
(d) Scholarly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Backbite and Crabtree enter, what does Crabtree regale the party with?

3. Whom does Sir Peter tell about his problems with Lady Teazle?

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

5. What does the speak of "A Portrait" say often misleads people?

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