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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Charles Surface and Maria.
(d) John Crewe and Lady Sneerwell.

2. Who does the speaker of "A Portrait" address?
(a) His lover.
(b) His friend.
(c) Her husband.
(d) The audience.

3. Rather than listen to others' stories, what does Sir Oliver want to do?
(a) Listen to others' stories.
(b) Listen to Rowley.
(c) Judge Charles for himself.
(d) Hear what Sir Peter says.

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

5. What does Sir Peter Teazle offer the audience immediately prior to his departure from the stage?
(a) His gratitude for their attendance and support.
(b) A wink.
(c) One final complaint about his wife.
(d) A preview of the next scene in the play.

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

7. Which of the lady's abilities does the gentleman praise?
(a) Her ability to speak many different languages.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her subtle abilities of bringing people down.
(d) Her artistic abilities.

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

9. What does the speaker of the Prologue say will be the subject of the play?
(a) Scandal.
(b) Family.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Friendship.

10. What is Lady Teazle eager to know?
(a) What date her archrival, Mrs. Candour, is moving to Liverpool.
(b) How much her husband's net worth really is.
(c) Why Joseph was earnestly entreating Maria to listen to him.
(d) Whether Sir Peter is having an affair with Mrs. Candour.

11. Playwright Sheridan refers to Mr. Moses as which of the following?
(a) The honest Israelite.
(b) The colorful storyteller.
(c) The profound poet.
(d) The literary gentleman.

12. How does the speaker feel about the subject of the play?
(a) It makes him sad.
(b) It is a good way to spend time.
(c) He does not care about this subject.
(d) There is no need to bring more of it into the world.

13. Who speaks in the Prologue?
(a) Sir Oliver Surface.
(b) Joseph Surface.
(c) Sheridan.
(d) David Garrick.

14. Whom did Sir Oliver used to sit around with and mock marriage?
(a) David Garrick.
(b) Sir Peter Teazle.
(c) John Crewe.
(d) Crabtree.

15. Why do Lady Teazle and Sir Peter begin arguing at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Lady Teazle and Sir Peter do not argue at the end of Act 3, Scene 1.
(b) Joseph interrupts and tells Sir Peter about Lady Teazle's affair.
(c) They hate each other.
(d) They are unable to reach any common ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maria feel about Charles, according to Act 3, Scene 1?

2. Who usually writes the Prologue?

3. What genre of writing is The School for Scandal?

4. What does Sir Peter think about Joseph?

5. Who is John Crewe?

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