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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 Sheridan attacking this subject with his pen?
(a) To gain fame.
(b) To bring it under control.
(c) To spread the message.
(d) He does not attack this subject with his pen.

2. According to Act 1, Scene 2, what event has made Sir Peter Teazle's life miserable?
(a) His marriage six months ago to a much younger woman.
(b) His friend's return.
(c) His jealousy of Charles Surface and Lady Teazle.
(d) Maria is his ward.

3. Who arranges a tryst at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Sir Oliver and Lady Teazle.
(b) Joseph and Lady Teazle.
(c) Maria and Joseph.
(d) Maria and Charles.

4. What is Sheridan attacking, according to the Prologue?
(a) The politics of his nation.
(b) The giant problems of gossip and scandal.
(c) His family.
(d) The institution of marriage.

5. Whom does Rowley believe that Lady Teazle has her heart and eyes set upon?
(a) Sir Oliver.
(b) Joseph Surface.
(c) Snake.
(d) Benjamin Backbite.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sir Peter make a final complaint about his wife to in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. Whom is the playwright honoring via the portrait portion of the play?

3. How do most people feel about the subject of the play?

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

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

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