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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 does Maria do when she sees Lady Teazle heading toward her?
(a) She prepares to give her a hug.
(b) She pulls out her pocketbook.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She shrieks with delight.

2. Rather than listen to others' stories, what does Sir Oliver want to do?
(a) Listen to others' stories.
(b) Hear what Sir Peter says.
(c) Listen to Rowley.
(d) Judge Charles for himself.

3. Why does the news of his friend's return concern Sir Peter in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Because Sir Peter owes him a lot of money.
(b) It does not concern Sir Peter; he is happy.
(c) Because he and Sir Peter used to mock marriage, but he now finds himself miserably married.
(d) Because he no longer wants to be friends with him.

4. How does Sir Peter feel about the party in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He grows more disgusted by the minute.
(b) He is happy he came.
(c) He wishes Sir Oliver was there.
(d) He finds Lady Sneerwell intriguing.

5. What do Charles and Joseph Surface have in common relating to Stanley?
(a) They went to boarding school with him.
(b) They have never met him.
(c) They dislike him.
(d) They consider him a brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Mr. Moses choose to talk about to Sir Oliver?

2. Who intrudes upon Joseph and Maria's conversation?

3. How does Lady Sneerwell feel about her talents?

4. Who is David Garrick?

5. Who is pleased to hear of Snake's employment in this matter?

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