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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. Who usually penned prologues at the time that the play, "School for Scandal and Other Plays" was written?
(a) The local theatre critic.
(b) The script supervisor.
(c) The writer.
(d) The playwright.

2. Why does Joseph pretend be a kind friend who does not enjoy the others' gossiping and sniping?
(a) To propose to Maria.
(b) To cause Maria to warm to him.
(c) Because he does not enjoy the other's gossiping.
(d) He does not pretend to be a kind friend.

3. Why is the speaker of the Prologue important?
(a) He is the main character in the play.
(b) He wrote the play.
(c) He was the co-owner of Drury Lane at the time.
(d) He is not important.

4. Who says, "I leave my character behind me" as they leave the party in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Sir Oliver Surface.
(b) Maria.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Sir Peter Teazle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Teazle been married?

2. How do people usually judge others, according to the speaker of "A Portrait"?

3. According to the information included in the prologue, what is the rate of probability that the playwright will succeed in attempting to address the issue of focus in the play?

4. Why does Sir Peter think Lady Teazle should be happy with anything he gives her?

5. Who speaks in "A Portrait"?

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