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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 is it that Sir Oliver does not trust his nephew Joseph completely?
(a) Because he took a pocket watch from him (Sir Oliver) when he was ten (10).
(b) Because he has lied to him (Sir Oliver) in the past.
(c) Because he does not have any enemies.
(d) Because his schoolmaster caught him cheating on an exam.

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

3. Which of the following best describes Rowley's opinion of Charles Surface?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Scholarly.
(c) Immature.
(d) Upright.

4. What is Sir Oliver doing when he enters the stage with Rowley?
(a) Wiping sweat off his forehead.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Blushing.
(d) Cleaning his spectacles.

5. What does Sir Oliver believe happens when a young person makes mistakes in life?
(a) He believes that they influence their younger siblings to do the same.
(b) He believes that they are shunned from society.
(c) He believes that their mistakes can be mended.
(d) He believes that young people who make mistakes are unjustly punished.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is David Garrick?

2. What does Rowley tell Sir Oliver about Sir Peter?

3. Why does Sir Oliver decide to impersonate Stanley?

4. Maria considers Lady Teazle to be which of the following types during her meeting with Joseph at the gossipers' gathering?

5. 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?

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