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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the "Portrait" portion of a play written during this period supposed to give the audience prior to the beginning of a play presentation?
(a) An idea of the purpose of the play.
(b) A description of the characters.
(c) A rundown of all the acts and scenes.
(d) Biographical information on the cast and crew.

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

3. How much does Sir Oliver offer to obtain his desired portrait?
(a) Over 300 pounds.
(b) Over 100 pounds.
(c) Over 400 pounds.
(d) Over 200 pounds.

4. What is Charles doing as he sits at the table in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) He is eating.
(b) He is writing a letter to Maria.
(c) He is counting some coins.
(d) He is drinking (liquor).

5. Who is Sir Peter mistaken for by Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree as he walks into his house?
(a) Sir Peter's brother, Henry.
(b) A physician.
(c) Lady Teazle's brother, Phillip.
(d) A messenger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Richard Brinsley Sheridan?

2. Why is Sheridan attacking this subject with his pen?

3. What is it that everyone is always eager to hear as mentioned in the prologue of the play?

4. What name, other than his own is used to announce the arrival of Sir Oliver?

5. What is Sir Oliver able to find in Charles?

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