1. Lady Sneerwell would like to be courted by whom of the following?
(a) Charles Surface.
(b) Peter Teazle.
(c) Uncle Crabtree.
(d) Joseph Surface.

2. Which two cohorts are lauding themselves on account of their apparent success as character assassins as Act I opens?
(a) Lady Sneerwell and Snake.
(b) Snake and Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Lady Sneerwell and Crabtree.
(d) Maria and Crabtree.

3. Whose long-winded gossiping annoys Maria?
(a) Mr. Benjamin Backbite.
(b) Mrs. Candour.
(c) Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Snake.

4. To whom does Sir Peter attribute much of Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?
(a) Maria.
(b) Crabtree.
(c) Rowley.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While a gossipers' gathering is underway at the home of Lady Sneerwell, Maria and which of the following would-be suitors slip away for a private conversation?

2. Why does Maria leave at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

3. How do people's reactions to the subject of the play affect the subject itself?

4. Which of the following is Sir Peter Teazle not willing to do?

5. In the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, who enters Lady Sneerwell's house together?

(see the answer key)

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