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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maria arrive in the middle of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) To speak to Sir Peter about her engagement to Joseph.
(b) To tell Sir Peter about Lady Teazle cheating on him.
(c) To speak to Sir Peter about her engagement to Charles.
(d) To ask Sir Peter's opinion about her crush on Sir Oliver.

2. Who does Sir Peter believe was too liberal with Charles?
(a) Maria.
(b) Sir Peter.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Sir Oliver, Charles's uncle.

3. Who moves off to speak to each other privately at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Charles Surface and Maria.
(b) Lady Teazle and Sir Peter.
(c) Lady Sneerwell and Snake.
(d) Joseph Surface and Maria.

4. Who is Richard Brinsley Sheridan?
(a) Playwright of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays".
(b) British War Hero in war between Britain and France.
(c) Stage Director at the Globe Theatre in Stratford.
(d) Fine Arts Critic for the London Times.

5. What does Rowley want to prevent Sir Peter from learning?
(a) That Rowley has told Sir Oliver about his marital strife.
(b) That Maria is engaged to Charles.
(c) That Charles is in love with Lady Teazle.
(d) That Lady Teazle is having an affair with Joseph.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who admits to being proud of possessing subtle, yet effective character assassinating abilities?

2. Who is pleased to hear of Snake's employment in this matter?

3. Whom did Sir Oliver used to sit around with and mock marriage?

4. What is the basis for the argument taking place between Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Teazle in the opening scene of Act 2?

5. According to the information in the prologue, in which way is the playwright approaching the issue of focus in the play?

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