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

2. Which of the lady's abilities does the gentleman praise?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her artistic abilities.
(c) Her subtle abilities of bringing people down.
(d) Her ability to speak many different languages.

3. Based on information presented in the portrait portion of the play, which of the following best exemplifies its chief aim?
(a) Public forum for public concerns.
(b) Promoting volunteerism.
(c) Pure entertainment.
(d) Curbing scandals.

4. Who has appealed to Charles and Joseph for financial help?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Sir Peter.
(c) Trip.
(d) Snake.

5. Where do Sir Peter and Lady Teazle go at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Joseph's house.
(b) Sir Oliver's.
(c) Lady Sneerwell's.
(d) Home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is David Garrick?

3. Which of the following is Sir Peter Teazle willing to do?

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

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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