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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. Who demonstrates willingness to engage in long-winded gossip about anyone and everyone; and annoys Maria in the process?
(a) Lady Sneerwell.
(b) Snake.
(c) Mrs. Candour.
(d) Charles Surface.

2. What qualifies the individual to be honored in the portrait portion of the play?
(a) The honored individual has devoted over one hundred hours of volunteer time to the theatre.
(b) The honored individual is the inspiration for the play's storyline.
(c) The playwright is infatuated with the honored individual.
(d) The honored individual is a member of the British Royal Family.

3. What does Lady Teazle believe that she deserves?
(a) To be able to kick Maria out of their home.
(b) Everything any other woman has and more.
(c) A happy life.
(d) A good marriage with Sir Peter.

4. Why does Sir Peter think Lady Teazle should be happy with anything he gives her?
(a) Because he loves her.
(b) Because she loves him.
(c) Because she grew up poor.
(d) Because she is never happy.

5. Who admits to having his wild days in his youth at the end of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Rowley.
(b) Sir Peter.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Sir Oliver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the news of his friend's return concern Sir Peter in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

3. What does the speak of "A Portrait" say often misleads people?

4. According to Act 1, Scene 2, what event has made Sir Peter Teazle's life miserable?

5. Who arrives to hear Sir Peter's troubles with Lady Teazle in Act 1, Scene 2?

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