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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 does Rowley tell Sir Peter has returned from India toward the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Lady Teazle.
(b) Mr. Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Sir Oliver Surface.
(d) Maria.

2. Why is Sheridan attacking this subject with his pen?
(a) To gain fame.
(b) To spread the message.
(c) To bring it under control.
(d) He does not attack this subject with his pen.

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

4. Who is Uncle Crabtree's nephew?
(a) Snake.
(b) Peter Teazle.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Benjamin Backbite.

5. Who does Lady Teazle blame for her greed?
(a) Lady Sneerwell.
(b) Sir Peter.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Maria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Richard Brinsley Sheridan?

2. How long have Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Teazle been married?

3. What is Lady Teazle wanting to buy?

4. Why does Lazy Teazle question Joseph about Maria?

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

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