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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 do Charles and Joseph Surface have in common relating to Sir Oliver?
(a) They consider him a pest.
(b) They have never met Sir Oliver.
(c) They would like to beat him at playing chess.
(d) They have each been promised an acre of land by him.

2. Where has Sir Oliver been spending his time?
(a) In Wales.
(b) In China.
(c) In Scotland.
(d) In India.

3. What is the name of the man who has requested financial help from Charles Surface and Joseph Surface?
(a) Winston.
(b) Stanley.
(c) Blake.
(d) Arthur.

4. Why does Maria arrive in the middle of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) To speak to Sir Peter about her engagement to Joseph.
(b) To tell Sir Peter about Lady Teazle cheating on him.
(c) To ask Sir Peter's opinion about her crush on Sir Oliver.
(d) To speak to Sir Peter about her engagement to Charles.

5. Who announces the arrival of Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses when they arrive at Charles' house to discuss his request for a loan?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Careless.
(c) Trip.
(d) Benjamin Backbite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name, other than his own is used to announce the arrival of Sir Oliver?

2. What is Sir Oliver's impression of Charles as he leaves his home following the portrait auction?

3. Who enters in the middle of Act 4, Scene 2?

4. Lady Teazle considers Maria to be which of the following types at the gossipers' gathering?

5. Which literary character listed below is alluded to in the prologue to the play in relation to its playwright?

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