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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. Why does Sir Peter dislike everyone at the party?
(a) Because they are ugly.
(b) Because they dislike him.
(c) Because of their incessant gossiping.
(d) He does not dislike them; they are his closest friends.

2. Whom is the playwright honoring via the portrait portion of the play?
(a) Leonard Crabtree.
(b) Diana Bates.
(c) Frances Anne Crewe.
(d) Dr. Everett Treadway.

3. Why is it that Sir Oliver does not trust his nephew Joseph completely?
(a) Because he does not have any enemies.
(b) Because he has lied to him (Sir Oliver) in the past.
(c) Because he took a pocket watch from him (Sir Oliver) when he was ten (10).
(d) Because his schoolmaster caught him cheating on an exam.

4. What does Mr. Moses ask Trip to provide?
(a) Directions to Lady Sneerwell's house.
(b) A meal.
(c) Collateral.
(d) Information.

5. Who is Stanley?
(a) Actually, he is Crabtree.
(b) Actually, he is Sir Oliver.
(c) Actually, he is Sir Peter.
(d) Actually, he is Snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Act 2, Scene 1 illustrates that no matter what a man does to find a good wife, which of the following may occur?

2. Who does Lady Teazle blame for her greed?

3. What is Sir Oliver pleased to hear when Charles explains why he is not willing to sell his uncle's portrait for a large sum of money?

4. According to Act 1, Scene 2, what event has made Sir Peter Teazle's life miserable?

5. How does Mr. Moses perceive all the stories about Charles following the auction?

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