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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 is the setting of Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Charles's parlor.
(b) The auction room.
(c) Sir Peter's house.
(d) Joseph's house.

2. What does Maria do when she sees Lady Teazle heading toward her?
(a) She pulls out her pocketbook.
(b) She prepares to give her a hug.
(c) She shrieks with delight.
(d) She runs away.

3. What does the speaker of "A Portrait" advise against?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Having children.
(c) Selling your family portraits.
(d) Creating scandals and listening to tales of scandal about others.

4. Based on information presented in the portrait portion of the play, which of the following best exemplifies its chief aim?
(a) Public forum for public concerns.
(b) Curbing scandals.
(c) Pure entertainment.
(d) Promoting volunteerism.

5. How much money does Charles make on the sale of the portrait that Sir Oliver had shown interest in buying?
(a) Five hundred pounds.
(b) Seven hundred pounds.
(c) Two hundred pounds.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who enters at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?

4. Which of the following is a widely known fact that cannot be covered up?

5. Which couple does Rowley believe to have the capability of entering into a compatible marriage?

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