View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what subject matter does Sir Peter contradict every word that has been spoken by Rowley?
(a) How trustworthy Lady Sneerwell can be.
(b) The weather conditions in London for the previous week.
(c) The Surface Brothers.
(d) Ways to keep horses healthy and running.

2. Why is the speaker of "A Portrait" important?
(a) He is famous.
(b) She is the antagonist.
(c) He is the protagonist.
(d) He is the author of the play.

3. What is Sir Oliver's impression of Charles as he leaves his home following the portrait auction?
(a) He thinks that Charles is deceptive.
(b) He thinks that Charles is foolish.
(c) He thinks that Charles has some worth.
(d) He thinks that Charles is immature.

4. What does the subject turn to early in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Lady Teazle's affair with Joseph.
(b) Sir Peter's estrangement from Charles Surface.
(c) The subject does not change in Act 2, Scene 3.
(d) Charles's poverty.

5. Who enters at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Charles.
(c) Rowley.
(d) Joseph.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Sir Peter make a final complaint about his wife to in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. How does the speaker feel about the subject of the play?

4. What does the playwright attempt to do with his writing of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays"?

5. To whom does Sir Peter attribute much of Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 299 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample