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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 makes the situation at the end of Act 2, Scene 1 worse on Sir Peter?
(a) He loves Lady Teazle.
(b) He has a prior engagement.
(c) He has promised to join Lady Teazle for her appointment.
(d) He likes arguing with his wife.

2. Which of the following is Sir Peter Teazle not willing to do?
(a) Show Lady Teazle how wealthy people live.
(b) Confer with Rowley.
(c) Spend money frivolously.
(d) Visit with Sir Oliver.

3. When Backbite and Crabtree enter, what does Crabtree regale the party with?
(a) Gossip.
(b) Tales of Backbite's witty remarks.
(c) His ability at drinking.
(d) Magic tricks.

4. What does Sir Peter's wife demand?
(a) Nothing.
(b) That he allow her to have an affair with Joseph Surface.
(c) Everything he has to give and more.
(d) That he turn Maria out of doors.

5. Why is the argument ended?
(a) Sir Oliver intrudes.
(b) Because they love each other.
(c) Lady Teazle has an appointment.
(d) Joseph arrives.

Short Answer Questions

1. While at Lady Sneerwell's gossip gathering, Joseph Surface finds that Lady Teazle is which of the following?

2. Lady Sneerwell is planning to pair off Maria with whom of the following?

3. Lady Teazle considers Maria to be which of the following types at the gossipers' gathering?

4. Which of the following messages is meant to be relayed with subtlety to the honored individual during the portrait portion of the plays?

5. Which two cohorts are lauding themselves on account of their apparent success as character assassins as Act I opens?

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