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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. To whom does Sir Peter attribute Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?
(a) Crabtree.
(b) Snake.
(c) Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

2. What is Charles doing as he sits at the table in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) He is counting some coins.
(b) He is eating.
(c) He is writing a letter to Maria.
(d) He is drinking (liquor).

3. What are Rowley and Sir Oliver laughing about at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) They are not laughing.
(b) Lady Sneerwell's joke about Charles.
(c) The fact that Sir Peter has married a shrew.
(d) The fact that Sir Oliver has returned to London.

4. Who is The School for Scandal dedicated to?
(a) Garrick.
(b) The Surface brothers.
(c) Frances Anne Crewe.
(d) Sheridan.

5. Which of the following best describes Rowley's opinion of Charles Surface?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Upright.
(c) Immature.
(d) Scholarly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sir Peter think Lady Teazle should be happy with anything he gives her?

2. What does Charles Surface give Trip?

3. What does the speaker of "A Portrait" say about appearances?

4. Who announces the arrival of Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses when they arrive at Charles' house to discuss his request for a loan?

5. Who arranges a tryst at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

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