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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Peter try to do in relation to Lady Teazle's arrival in Scene 1 of Act 3?
(a) Soften her heart.
(b) Convince her to stop associating with Lady Sneerwell.
(c) Confront her about her infidelity.
(d) Surprise her with plans to take her on a vacation.

2. What does Lady Teazle believe that she deserves?
(a) To be able to kick Maria out of their home.
(b) A good marriage with Sir Peter.
(c) A happy life.
(d) Everything any other woman has and more.

3. What does the speaker of the Prologue say will be the subject of the play?
(a) Scandal.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Family.

4. How does Maria add to Sir Peter's worries?
(a) Maria decides to move away.
(b) Maria decides to marry Joseph instead of Charles.
(c) Maria is still intent upon marrying Charles, despite Sir Peter's disapproval.
(d) Maria is very ill.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of stories has Mr. Moses heard about Charles prior to the auction?

2. What is Charles's purpose for holding an auction?

3. Who enters in the middle of Act 4, Scene 2?

4. Which of the following messages is meant to be relayed with subtlety to the honored individual during the portrait portion of the plays?

5. As the play is about to end, what does Lady Teazle vow to strive toward achieving?

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