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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. Why is Sir Oliver pleased near the end of Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) Because he wins money in a poker game.
(b) Because Charles is engaged to Maria.
(c) Because Charles holds him in high regard.
(d) Because Lady Teazle tells him that she loves him.

2. Why does Sir Oliver decide to impersonate Stanley?
(a) Because he wants to be like Stanley.
(b) To see how his nephews will treat him.
(c) Because Stanley asks him to.
(d) He does not decide to impersonate Stanley.

3. What is the basis for the argument taking place between Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Teazle in the opening scene of Act 2?
(a) Extra-marital love interests.
(b) In-laws.
(c) Money.
(d) Gossip.

4. What does Trip offer Mr. Moses?
(a) Some of his clothes.
(b) A plump, juicy steak with all the trimmings.
(c) Some of Charles Surface's clothes.
(d) Directions to Lady Sneerwell's house.

5. The next character assassination project will involve which of the following activities?
(a) Breaking off affections between Benjamin Backbite and Maria.
(b) Breaking off affections between Charles Surface and Maria.
(c) Breaking off affections Charles Surface and Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Breaking off affections between Lady Sneerwell and Benjamin Backbite.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Sir Peter leaves the gossipers' gathering at the home of Lady Sneerwell, what does he claim to have left behind?

3. Who technically ends the argument in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What does Sir Peter attempt to do when Lady Teazle enters near the end of Act 3, Scene 1?

5. How does Sir Oliver feel about Charles's decision about what to do with the 100 pounds from his check?

(see the answer key)

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