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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two pieces of information does Charles disclose to prospective buyers about the relatives whose portraits he is about to sell?
(a) Names and birthdates.
(b) Names and net worth.
(c) Names and accomplishments.
(d) Names and personality types.

2. Who is Richard Brinsley Sheridan?
(a) Playwright of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays".
(b) British War Hero in war between Britain and France.
(c) Fine Arts Critic for the London Times.
(d) Stage Director at the Globe Theatre in Stratford.

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

4. What are Rowley and Sir Oliver laughing about at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Lady Sneerwell's joke about Charles.
(b) The fact that Sir Oliver has returned to London.
(c) They are not laughing.
(d) The fact that Sir Peter has married a shrew.

5. While a gossipers' gathering is underway at the home of Lady Sneerwell, Maria and which of the following would-be suitors slip away for a private conversation?
(a) Snake.
(b) Joseph Surface.
(c) Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Charles Surface.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who usually penned prologues at the time that the play, "School for Scandal and Other Plays" was written?

2. Who forces Sir Oliver and his companion to wait in Act 3, Scene 2?

3. What genre of writing is The School for Scandal?

4. Who moves off to speak to each other privately at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

5. Who does the speaker of "A Portrait" address?

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