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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. Playwright Sheridan refers to Mr. Moses as which of the following?
(a) The literary gentleman.
(b) The honest Israelite.
(c) The profound poet.
(d) The colorful storyteller.

2. Act 2, Scene 1 illustrates that no matter what a man does to find a good wife, which of the following may occur?
(a) He may just find the type of woman he seeks.
(b) The wife whom he finds may turn out better than he ever expected.
(c) The wife whom he finds may turn out bad anyway.
(d) He may find that there are not any prospects suitable enough to marry.

3. Which named character is sitting with Charles Surface at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Careless.
(d) Lady Teazle.

4. Based on information presented in the portrait portion of the play, which of the following best exemplifies its chief aim?
(a) Public forum for public concerns.
(b) Pure entertainment.
(c) Curbing scandals.
(d) Promoting volunteerism.

5. Whom does Rowley believe that Lady Teazle has her heart and eyes set upon?
(a) Joseph Surface.
(b) Sir Oliver.
(c) Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Charles make on the sale of the portrait that Sir Oliver had shown interest in buying?

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

3. What are Charles' creditors willing to wait to do?

4. What is Sir Oliver pleased to hear when Charles explains why he is not willing to sell his uncle's portrait for a large sum of money?

5. What does Mr. Moses ask Trip to provide?

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