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

2. To whom does Sir Peter attribute much of Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?
(a) Lady Sneerwell.
(b) Rowley.
(c) Maria.
(d) Crabtree.

3. Who arranges a tryst at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Joseph and Lady Teazle.
(b) Maria and Joseph.
(c) Maria and Charles.
(d) Sir Oliver and Lady Teazle.

4. Which couple does Rowley believe to have the capability of entering into a compatible marriage?
(a) Charles Surface and Maria.
(b) John Crewe and Lady Sneerwell.
(c) David Garrick and Maria.
(d) Benjamin Backbite and Lady Sneerwell.

5. What genre of writing is The School for Scandal?
(a) A play.
(b) A tragedy.
(c) A poem.
(d) A novel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of disguise will Sir Oliver use when he meets with his nephew, Charles?

2. Why is Sheridan attacking this subject with his pen?

3. What is the basis for the argument taking place between Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Teazle in the opening scene of Act 2?

4. What does Sir Peter think about Joseph?

5. What qualifies the individual to be honored in the portrait portion of the play?

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