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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is going on between Sir Peter and Lady Teazle at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) They discuss having a baby.
(b) They are arguing.
(c) They are considering separating.
(d) They are talking aboout getting married.

2. According to Sir Oliver, who would be the best person to judge his nephew, Charles Surface's character?
(a) Sir Oliver himself.
(b) Crabtree.
(c) His schoolmaster.
(d) His clergyman.

3. As Act 3, Scene 3 begins, who is sitting at the table with Charles Surface?
(a) His friend, Careless.
(b) His brother, Joseph Surface.
(c) His friend, Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Trip.

4. How does Lady Sneerwell feel about her talents?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Proud.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.

5. What is Maria worrying about as she enters in the middle of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Her engagement to Joseph Surface.
(b) Her suitor, Sir Benjamin Backbite, and his uncle, Crabtree.
(c) Her father's health.
(d) Her engagement to Charles Surface.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which literary character listed below is alluded to in the prologue to the play in relation to its playwright?

2. Which of the following represents Mr. Moses' heritage?

3. What does Trip appear to be learning from Charles Surface?

4. What does Sir Oliver decide to pay off following the portrait auction?

5. What do the Surface brothers, Joseph and Charles disagree about in Act 5, Scene 3?

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