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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. How does Lady Teazle initially react to Sir Peter's attempt near the end of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She seems amenable to the idea.
(c) She absolutely refuses.
(d) She laughs at Sir Peter.

2. What does Sir Peter suggest to embarrass Joseph?
(a) Reveal his feelings about Maria to Charles.
(b) Sir Peter would never want to embarass Joseph.
(c) Tell Sir Oliver about Joseph's affair with Lady Teazle.
(d) Pull the screen aside to determine who is behind it.

3. What is the audience advised not to do as a presentation of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays" is about to begin?
(a) Create or listen to tales of scandal about others.
(b) Smoke in the playhouse.
(c) Share the storyline with anyone who has not seen the play.
(d) Applaud between scenes.

4. How does Sir Peter feel about the party in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He wishes Sir Oliver was there.
(b) He finds Lady Sneerwell intriguing.
(c) He is happy he came.
(d) He grows more disgusted by the minute.

5. What does Mr. Moses point out in Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) That Charles is a good person.
(b) That Sir Oliver is stupid for agreeing to purchase the family portraits in an auction.
(c) That the stories about Charles are true.
(d) That the stories about Joseph are true.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Joseph pretend be a kind friend who does not enjoy the others' gossiping and sniping?

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, who claims that Charles is an upright young man?

3. Where does Lady Teazle hide in Act 4, Scene 3 when Sir Peter arrives?

4. Who is shocked by the gossip and slander at the party?

5. What does Mr. Moses refuse to do with respect to Trip?

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