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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. Prior to his marriage to Lady Teazle, what type of woman did Sir Peter try to find to court and marry?
(a) A refined aristocrat with lots of money.
(b) A beautiful woman with a wonderful heart, of any economic status.
(c) A middle-class woman with a great sense of humor, and an appreciation of the arts.
(d) A poor woman of little accomplishment, with not much need for money.

2. To whom does Sir Peter attribute Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?
(a) Lady Sneerwell.
(b) Snake.
(c) Crabtree.
(d) Benjamin Backbite.

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

4. According to Act 1, Scene 2, what event has made Sir Peter Teazle's life miserable?
(a) His marriage six months ago to a much younger woman.
(b) Maria is his ward.
(c) His friend's return.
(d) His jealousy of Charles Surface and Lady Teazle.

5. Who does Sir Peter make a final complaint about his wife to in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Rowley.
(b) Sheridan.
(c) Sir Oliver.
(d) The audience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the news of his friend's return concern Sir Peter in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What was it about Sir Peter that impressed Lady Teazle to the point that she agreed to marry him?

3. What does Sir Peter think about Charles?

4. Maria considers Lady Teazle to be which of the following types during her meeting with Joseph at the gossipers' gathering?

5. The portrait portion of the play is synonymous with which of the following?

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