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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who technically ends the argument in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Lady Teazle.
(d) Charles.

3. Who intrudes upon Joseph and Maria's conversation?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Lady Teazle.
(c) Charles.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

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

5. Who arranges a tryst at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Joseph and Lady Teazle.
(b) Sir Oliver and Lady Teazle.
(c) Maria and Joseph.
(d) Maria and Charles.

6. The next character assassination project will involve which of the following activities?
(a) Breaking off affections between Benjamin Backbite and Maria.
(b) Breaking off affections between Lady Sneerwell and Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Breaking off affections between Charles Surface and Maria.
(d) Breaking off affections Charles Surface and Lady Sneerwell.

7. What does Sir Peter try to do in relation to Lady Teazle's arrival in Scene 1 of Act 3?
(a) Convince her to stop associating with Lady Sneerwell.
(b) Surprise her with plans to take her on a vacation.
(c) Soften her heart.
(d) Confront her about her infidelity.

8. Why does Sir Oliver decide to impersonate Stanley?
(a) To see how his nephews will treat him.
(b) He does not decide to impersonate Stanley.
(c) Because he wants to be like Stanley.
(d) Because Stanley asks him to.

9. Why does the news of his friend's return concern Sir Peter in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Because Sir Peter owes him a lot of money.
(b) Because he and Sir Peter used to mock marriage, but he now finds himself miserably married.
(c) Because he no longer wants to be friends with him.
(d) It does not concern Sir Peter; he is happy.

10. What is the name of the man who has requested financial help from Charles Surface and Joseph Surface?
(a) Winston.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Stanley.
(d) Blake.

11. To whom does Sir Peter attribute Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?
(a) Benjamin Backbite.
(b) Crabtree.
(c) Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Snake.

12. What was Lady Teazle's economic status while she was growing up?
(a) Rich.
(b) Middle-class.
(c) Poor.
(d) It is not known.

13. Where are members of the audience for the play advised to look to find the true worth of an individual?
(a) In a lateral or even position.
(b) Over the top.
(c) Local psychic's parlor.
(d) Beneath the surface.

14. During which of the following periods is the portrait portion of the play known to be typically included in its theatrical presentation?
(a) Late 17th Century.
(b) Early 19th Century.
(c) Early 17th Century
(d) Late 18th Century.

15. What recent success do Lady Sneerwell and Snake discuss at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A real estate investment.
(b) Their relationship.
(c) Their success in assassinating someone's character.
(d) Sir Oliver Surface's return.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rowley want to prevent Sir Peter from learning?

2. Which of the following messages is meant to be relayed with subtlety to the honored individual during the portrait portion of the plays?

3. How does Lady Sneerwell feel about her talents?

4. What does Sir Peter's wife demand?

5. What is Lady Teazle eager to know?

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