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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a witty remark made by Benjamin Backbite that Crabtree is able to share with the gossip group?
(a) "A stitch in time saves nine."
(b) "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
(c) None. Crabtree does not remember any of Backbite's witty remarks.
(d) "You can kill two birds with one stone."

2. Toward whom does Lady Teazle shift the blame for her own desire to live the best life that money can buy?
(a) Mrs. Candour.
(b) Lady Sneerwell.
(c) Sir Peter Teazle.
(d) Joseph Surface.

3. To whom does Sir Peter attribute much of Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?
(a) Crabtree.
(b) Lady Sneerwell.
(c) Rowley.
(d) Maria.

4. While a gossipers' gathering is underway at the home of Lady Sneerwell, Maria and which of the following would-be suitors slip away for a private conversation?
(a) Benjamin Backbite.
(b) Snake.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Charles Surface.

5. Whose arrival is announced to Sir Peter?
(a) Sir Oliver's.
(b) John Crewe's.
(c) Lady Candour's.
(d) David Garrick's.

Short Answer Questions

1. In essence, what does Trip offer Mr. Moses?

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

3. What do Charles and Joseph Surface have in common relating to Stanley?

4. Why does Sir Oliver decide to impersonate Stanley?

5. How much does Sir Oliver offer to pay for the portrait that he is interested in buying?

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