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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. Lady Teazle considers Maria to be which of the following types at the gossipers' gathering?
(a) A best friend.
(b) A critic of those at the gossipers' gathering.
(c) A businesswoman.
(d) Competition for the attention of Joseph Surface.

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

3. Which of the following is a witty remark made by Benjamin Backbite that Crabtree is able to share with the gossip group?
(a) "You can kill two birds with one stone."
(b) "A stitch in time saves nine."
(c) "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
(d) None. Crabtree does not remember any of Backbite's witty remarks.

4. What is the purpose of a Prologue?
(a) To provide a biography about the author.
(b) To provide background information about the characters.
(c) To build sympathy for the subject matter and increase interest in the play.
(d) To honor some person.

5. What does Sir Peter Teazle offer the audience immediately prior to his departure from the stage?
(a) His gratitude for their attendance and support.
(b) A preview of the next scene in the play.
(c) One final complaint about his wife.
(d) A wink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose long-winded gossiping annoys Maria?

2. Who is The School for Scandal dedicated to?

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

4. 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?

5. What does Lady Teazle believe that she deserves?

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