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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Peter attempt to do when Lady Teazle enters near the end of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Find out who she is having an affair with.
(b) Convince her of his love.
(c) Soften her heart.
(d) Obtain a divorce.

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

3. As Act 3, Scene 3 begins, who is sitting at the table with Charles Surface?
(a) Trip.
(b) His friend, Careless.
(c) His brother, Joseph Surface.
(d) His friend, Benjamin Backbite.

4. Which of the following messages is meant to be relayed with subtlety to the honored individual during the portrait portion of the plays?
(a) That the honor bestowed will continue throughout the rest of the theatrical season.
(b) That the success of the playhouse depends on the number of audience members that the honored individual actually is able to draw to the playhouse.
(c) That the honor bestowed is limited to one night's performance of the play..
(d) That the playwright is infatuated with the honored individual.

5. What name, other than his own is used to announce the arrival of Sir Oliver?
(a) Mr. Premium.
(b) Stanley Surface.
(c) Woodrow Phelps.
(d) Mr. Waters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charles have left out of the family heirlooms?

2. What is the setting of Act 4, Scene 2?

3. Sir Oliver feels that Charles could have placated his creditors by doing which of the following?

4. What is Sir Oliver able to find in Charles?

5. What makes the situation at the end of Act 2, Scene 1 worse on Sir Peter?

(see the answer key)

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