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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. Who enters at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Charles.
(c) Rowley.
(d) Joseph.

2. Who is David Garrick?
(a) Member of the audience.
(b) Stagehand.
(c) The writer.
(d) Theatre critic.

3. Whom does Mr. Moses choose to talk about to Sir Oliver?
(a) Snake.
(b) Charles Surface.
(c) Crabtree.
(d) Sir Peter.

4. What does the speak of "A Portrait" say often misleads people?
(a) Wives.
(b) Appearances.
(c) The truth.
(d) Friends.

5. What does Mr. Moses ask Trip to provide?
(a) Collateral.
(b) Directions to Lady Sneerwell's house.
(c) A meal.
(d) Information.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Richard Brinsley Sheridan?

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

3. How does Sir Oliver feel about Charles refusing to sell a particular portrait?

4. What does Sir Peter attempt to do when Lady Teazle enters near the end of Act 3, Scene 1?

5. What is the purpose of a Prologue?

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