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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 intrudes upon Joseph and Maria's conversation?
(a) Charles.
(b) Sir Peter.
(c) Lady Teazle.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

2. What is Lady Teazle's reason for her greed?
(a) She has no reason.
(b) Sir Peter wants her to be greedy.
(c) She wants to live the best life possible.
(d) She claims that she is not greedy.

3. Whom does Sir Peter tell about his problems with Lady Teazle?
(a) Snake.
(b) Maria.
(c) John Crewe.
(d) Rowley.

4. What is Lady Teazle wanting to buy?
(a) Silverware.
(b) A gold locket.
(c) Expensive new fashions.
(d) A French poodle.

5. In the prologue to the play, what is noted as not being necessary to bring into the world?
(a) More scandal.
(b) More population.
(c) More compassion.
(d) More misery.

Short Answer Questions

1. During which of the following periods is the portrait portion of the play known to be typically included in its theatrical presentation?

2. Who is shocked by the gossip and slander at the party?

3. Whose long-winded gossiping annoys Maria?

4. Who usually penned prologues at the time that the play, "School for Scandal and Other Plays" was written?

5. What is Maria worrying about as she enters in the middle of Act 1, Scene 1?

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