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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. What does the subject turn to early in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Lady Teazle's affair with Joseph.
(b) The subject does not change in Act 2, Scene 3.
(c) Sir Peter's estrangement from Charles Surface.
(d) Charles's poverty.

2. What does Sir Peter ask Rowley not to tell his friend about?
(a) His marital strife.
(b) Nothing.
(c) His marriage.
(d) His feelings about Charles.

3. What does Joseph want Lady Teazle to do in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Come to his house so that they can spend some time alone together.
(b) Leave her husband for him.
(c) Convince Maria to turn her affections to him from Charles.
(d) Leave him alone to talk to Maria.

4. What does Sir Peter obtain rather than the beautiful, retiring woman he sought?
(a) Exactly what he sought.
(b) An absolute beast.
(c) An angel.
(d) A best friend.

5. The portrait portion of the play is synonymous with which of the following?
(a) A photo.
(b) A dedication.
(c) A memoir.
(d) A biography.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who intrudes upon Joseph and Maria's conversation?

2. What does Mr. Moses do for a living?

3. Why is the argument ended?

4. Which of the following best describes Rowley's opinion of Charles Surface?

5. What does Rowley want to prevent Sir Peter from learning?

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