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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 does Sir Peter think Lady Teazle has her eye on?
(a) Sir Oliver.
(b) Charles.
(c) Rowley.
(d) Joseph.

2. What is Lady Teazle's reason for her greed?
(a) She wants to live the best life possible.
(b) Sir Peter wants her to be greedy.
(c) She has no reason.
(d) She claims that she is not greedy.

3. Sir Peter is concerned that Maria is intent on marrying which of the following characters?
(a) Benjamin Backbite.
(b) Crabtree.
(c) Charles Surface.
(d) Joseph Surface.

4. Who is pleased to hear of Snake's employment in this matter?
(a) Charles Surface.
(b) Joseph Surface.
(c) Sir Oliver Surface.
(d) Maria.

5. Which literary character listed below is alluded to in the prologue to the play in relation to its playwright?
(a) Marco Polo.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Don Quixote.
(d) King Lear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sir Peter shocked and appalled to witness when he arrives at the gathering?

2. What does Sir Oliver believe that any man of worth is bound to have?

3. Upon hearing the name of whom of the following being gossiped about does Maria react by leaving the room where the gossiping is taking place?

4. What does the speaker of "A Portrait" advise against?

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

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