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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 were playwrights trying to build through the use of prologues during the historical time period in which the play was written?
(a) A decent level of trust with the audience.
(b) Sympathy for and interest in the subject matter.
(c) Interest in a favorite charitable project of the playwright.
(d) Fame and fortune for themselves.

2. Aside from Sir Peter and Sir Oliver, who else is involved in devising a plan that will allow Sir Oliver to judge Charles and Joseph in an inconspicuous manner?
(a) Crabtree.
(b) Snake.
(c) Rowley.
(d) Mr. Moses.

3. Why does Sir Oliver decide to impersonate Stanley?
(a) To see how his nephews will treat him.
(b) Because he wants to be like Stanley.
(c) He does not decide to impersonate Stanley.
(d) Because Stanley asks him to.

4. 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?
(a) Likely to achieve.
(b) Unlikely to achieve.
(c) Impossible to achieve.
(d) Highly likely to achieve.

5. What does Sir Oliver asks Sir Peter about in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Lady Sneerwell.
(b) His marriage.
(c) His job.
(d) The Surface brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Lady Teazle and Sir Peter begin arguing at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?

2. According to Sir Oliver, who would be the best person to judge his nephew, Charles Surface's character?

3. According to Mr. Moses, whom has Charles Surface asked for a loan?

4. What are two activities that Charles Surface is notorious for engaging in?

5. What is the name of the man who has requested financial help from Charles Surface and Joseph Surface?

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