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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 has Sir Oliver been spending his time?
(a) In China.
(b) In Scotland.
(c) In India.
(d) In Wales.

2. Who intrudes upon Joseph and Maria's conversation?
(a) Charles.
(b) Sir Peter.
(c) Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Lady Teazle.

3. Whose words are used in the prologue to the play?
(a) Samuel Trent.
(b) Margaret Nickleby.
(c) David Garrick.
(d) Caroline Clavell.

4. Which of the following terms best describes the marriage of Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Teazle?
(a) Convenient.
(b) Blissful.
(c) Stormy.
(d) Arranged.

5. In one word, what is the subject of the play?
(a) Scandal.
(b) Love.
(c) Perseverance.
(d) Monarchy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "I leave my character behind me" as they leave the party in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What novel is alluded to in the Prologue?

3. Who desperately wants to be a suitor to Maria?

4. Lady Sneerwell is planning to pair off Maria with whom of the following?

5. What is the setting of Act 4, Scene 2?

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