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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. Where are members of the audience for the play advised to look to find the true worth of an individual?
(a) In a lateral or even position.
(b) Beneath the surface.
(c) Local psychic's parlor.
(d) Over the top.

2. What is Lady Teazle wanting to buy?
(a) A French poodle.
(b) Expensive new fashions.
(c) Silverware.
(d) A gold locket.

3. Upon hearing the name of whom of the following being gossiped about does Maria react by leaving the room where the gossiping is taking place?
(a) Joseph Surface.
(b) Peter Teazle.
(c) Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Charles Surface.

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

5. What does Lady Teazle want Sir Peter to do as Act 4, Scene 3 comes to an end?
(a) Take her to a French millinery to buy herself a new hat.
(b) Join her for a gossiping session at Lady Sneerwell's.
(c) Forgive her for her actions, and take her back.
(d) Apologize to Joseph for barging in on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Sir Oliver, Sir Peter, and Rowley hatch a plan?

2. What does Mr. Moses point out in Act 4, Scene 2?

3. Joseph tells Sir Peter that the woman who is standing behind the screen is which of the following?

4. What is Charles suspicious of in Act 4, Scene 3?

5. What does Sir Oliver decide to pay off following the portrait auction?

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