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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 speaks in "A Portrait"?
(a) Sheridan.
(b) Garrick.
(c) Lady Teazle.
(d) Charles Surface.

2. Lady Sneerwell would like to be courted by whom of the following?
(a) Joseph Surface.
(b) Uncle Crabtree.
(c) Charles Surface.
(d) Peter Teazle.

3. In the prologue to the play, what is noted as not being necessary to bring into the world?
(a) More compassion.
(b) More misery.
(c) More population.
(d) More scandal.

4. The next character assassination project will involve which of the following activities?
(a) Breaking off affections between Benjamin Backbite and Maria.
(b) Breaking off affections between Charles Surface and Maria.
(c) Breaking off affections between Lady Sneerwell and Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Breaking off affections Charles Surface and Lady Sneerwell.

5. Who does the speaker of "A Portrait" address?
(a) His lover.
(b) The audience.
(c) His friend.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sir Peter think Lady Teazle should be happy with anything he gives her?

2. Who does Rowley tell Sir Peter has returned from India toward the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Who does Sir Peter think Lady Teazle has her eye on?

4. What does Joseph want Lady Teazle to do in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. During which of the following periods is the portrait portion of the play known to be typically included in its theatrical presentation?

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