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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 buys the portrait that Sir Oliver is interested in buying?
(a) No one.
(b) Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Sir Peter.
(d) Mr. Moses.

2. How does Sir Oliver feel after the auction?
(a) Impressed.
(b) Disdainful.
(c) Hurt.
(d) Angry.

3. Why does the plan hatched by Sir Oliver, Sir Peter, and Rowley change slightly?
(a) Stanley arrives.
(b) Sir Oliver changes his mind.
(c) Mr. Moses informs Sir Oliver that Charles has asked to borrow money from Mr. Premium.
(d) Charles learns about the plan.

4. What does Sir Oliver prove himself to be?
(a) A good judge of character.
(b) A bad uncle.
(c) A greedy miser.
(d) A friend to Sir Peter.

5. How much money does Charles make on the sale of the portrait that Sir Oliver had shown interest in buying?
(a) None.
(b) Seven hundred pounds.
(c) Five hundred pounds.
(d) Two hundred pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following messages is meant to be relayed with subtlety to the honored individual during the portrait portion of the plays?

2. What does the party in Act 2, Scene 2 consist of doing?

3. What is the setting of Act 3, Scene 2?

4. What opportunity does Sir Oliver see in Charles's plan?

5. What does Sir Oliver believe happens when a young person makes mistakes in life?

(see the answer key)

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