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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 is the purpose of a Prologue?
(a) To provide a biography about the author.
(b) To honor some person.
(c) To provide background information about the characters.
(d) To build sympathy for the subject matter and increase interest in the play.

2. What portrait does Sir Oliver offer to buy?
(a) The portrait of Sir Oliver.
(b) The portrait of Charles.
(c) The portrait of Joseph.
(d) The portrait of Charles's father.

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

4. In essence, what does Trip offer Mr. Moses?
(a) Some sound, practical advice about how to earn respect in the township.
(b) Some stolen goods in the form of clothes that belong to Charles.
(c) A world of information on how to eat well for very little money.
(d) His unsolicited opinion on Renaissance art.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are members of the audience for the play advised that appearances are capable of doing?

2. Who does Lady Teazle blame for her greed?

3. Who is Lady Sneerwell's next project going to be directed at?

4. Whom of the following is estranged from Sir Peter?

5. In Act 4, Scene 2, where are Mr. Moses and Sir Oliver sitting?

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