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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "I leave my character behind me" as they leave the party in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Maria.
(b) Sir Peter Teazle.
(c) Sir Oliver Surface.
(d) Joseph Surface.

2. What genre of writing is The School for Scandal?
(a) A tragedy.
(b) A poem.
(c) A play.
(d) A novel.

3. Why does Maria leave at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) She does not feel well.
(b) She has an appointment.
(c) She cannot take hearing people discuss her love in such unflattering terms.
(d) She does not leave.

4. Who wants nothing to do with the gossiping and character destruction that goes on in some circles?
(a) Rowley.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sir Oliver.
(d) Sir Peter.

5. Act 2, Scene 1 illustrates that no matter what a man does to find a good wife, which of the following may occur?
(a) The wife whom he finds may turn out bad anyway.
(b) The wife whom he finds may turn out better than he ever expected.
(c) He may just find the type of woman he seeks.
(d) He may find that there are not any prospects suitable enough to marry.

6. 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 should never look beneath the surface.
(c) One may find their watch.
(d) One may find gold.

7. Who usually writes the Prologue?
(a) The audience.
(b) The playwright's mother.
(c) The playwright.
(d) Someone other than the playwright.

8. Which couple does Rowley believe to have the capability of entering into a compatible marriage?
(a) David Garrick and Maria.
(b) Benjamin Backbite and Lady Sneerwell.
(c) John Crewe and Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Charles Surface and Maria.

9. What does the speaker of "A Portrait" advise against?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Creating scandals and listening to tales of scandal about others.
(c) Selling your family portraits.
(d) Having children.

10. Where do Sir Peter and Lady Teazle go at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Joseph's house.
(b) Lady Sneerwell's.
(c) Sir Oliver's.
(d) Home.

11. When Backbite and Crabtree enter, what does Crabtree regale the party with?
(a) Gossip.
(b) Tales of Backbite's witty remarks.
(c) His ability at drinking.
(d) Magic tricks.

12. Based on information presented in the portrait portion of the play, which of the following best exemplifies its chief aim?
(a) Promoting volunteerism.
(b) Pure entertainment.
(c) Curbing scandals.
(d) Public forum for public concerns.

13. What does Sir Peter attempt to do when Lady Teazle enters near the end of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Obtain a divorce.
(b) Soften her heart.
(c) Convince her of his love.
(d) Find out who she is having an affair with.

14. What does Sir Peter's wife demand?
(a) That he allow her to have an affair with Joseph Surface.
(b) Everything he has to give and more.
(c) Nothing.
(d) That he turn Maria out of doors.

15. What does Sir Oliver believe that any man of worth is bound to have?
(a) Followers.
(b) Fame.
(c) Enemies.
(d) Fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Teazle's reason for her greed?

2. What does Sir Oliver asks Sir Peter about in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. Which of the following is a widely known fact that cannot be covered up?

4. What is the point of a dedication, such as "A Portrait"?

5. The portrait portion of the play is synonymous with which of the following?

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