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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lady Sneerwell is planning to pair off Maria with whom of the following?
(a) Joseph Surface.
(b) Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Uncle Crabtree.
(d) Snake.

2. Why is Sheridan attacking this subject with his pen?
(a) To bring it under control.
(b) To spread the message.
(c) To gain fame.
(d) He does not attack this subject with his pen.

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Sir Peter want Maria to do?
(a) Move to the country.
(b) Marry Charles.
(c) Turn her attentions from Charles to Joseph.
(d) Have a child.

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

5. Where are Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree gathered at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 2?
(a) Joseph's house.
(b) In the country.
(c) Sir Peter's house.
(d) Lady Sneerwell's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joseph do as Sir Peter and Rowley enter the room in Act 5, Scene 1?

2. How does Mr. Moses perceive all the stories about Charles following the auction?

3. Why does Joseph pretend be a kind friend who does not enjoy the others' gossiping and sniping?

4. Who does the speaker of "A Portrait" address?

5. Upon hearing the name of whom of the following being gossiped about does Maria react by leaving the room where the gossiping is taking place?

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