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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Benjamin Backbite.
(b) Charles Surface.
(c) Peter Teazle.
(d) Joseph Surface.

2. What does Sir Peter project to Joseph will be the cause of his loss of Lady Teazle?
(a) His dwindling fortune.
(b) His lack of intelligence.
(c) His weight.
(d) His age.

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

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

5. What is Charles suspicious of in Act 4, Scene 3?
(a) That Sir Peter is hiding in the closet.
(b) Lady Teazle's attentions to Joseph.
(c) He is not suspicious.
(d) That Lady Teazle is behind the screen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which portrait does Charles refuse to sell?

2. Whose credit is no good in Act 3, Scene 2?

3. Whose portrait does Sir Oliver point to with interest to buy?

4. How does Maria add to Sir Peter's worries?

5. What does Sir Peter think about Charles?

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