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

2. Why does Sir Oliver decide to impersonate Stanley?
(a) To see how his nephews will treat him.
(b) He does not decide to impersonate Stanley.
(c) Because he wants to be like Stanley.
(d) Because Stanley asks him to.

3. Who receives a few lines of a letter to use in the assassination of someone's reputation?
(a) Benjamin Backbite.
(b) Mrs. Candour.
(c) Maria.
(d) Miss Clackitt.

4. What is the benefit of looking beneath the surface, according to the speaker of "A Portrait"?
(a) One may find gold.
(b) One should never look beneath the surface.
(c) One may find their watch.
(d) One can find the true worth of people.

5. What type of disguise will Sir Oliver use when he meets with his nephew, Charles?
(a) That of a clergyman.
(b) That of a ship's captain.
(c) That of a blacksmith.
(d) That of a moneylender.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one item that Charles is not willing to sell at any cost?

2. Whom does Rowley believe that Lady Teazle has her heart and eyes set upon?

3. Who is John Crewe?

4. Who usually writes the Prologue?

5. Who demonstrates willingness to engage in long-winded gossip about anyone and everyone; and annoys Maria in the process?

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