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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Moses point out in Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) That the stories about Joseph are true.
(b) That Sir Oliver is stupid for agreeing to purchase the family portraits in an auction.
(c) That the stories about Charles are true.
(d) That Charles is a good person.

2. How will the security for the request made in Act 3, Scene 2 be obtained?
(a) It will be purchased with the money.
(b) It is impossible to obtain.
(c) They will be stolen.
(d) No security is needed.

3. Why does Lady Teazle go to Joseph's house in Act 4, Scene 3?
(a) To plot against her husband's life.
(b) To consummate their affair.
(c) To borrow money.
(d) To find her watch.

4. Who is Sir Peter mistaken for by Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree as he walks into his house?
(a) A messenger.
(b) Sir Peter's brother, Henry.
(c) A physician.
(d) Lady Teazle's brother, Phillip.

5. What are Charles' creditors willing to wait to do?
(a) Speak with him.
(b) Seize Charles' house and sell it to pay off his debt.
(c) Seize Charles' carriage and sell it to pay off his debt.
(d) Have him arrested and taken to debtor's prison.

6. Who do Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree believe was caught with Lady Teazle?
(a) Rowley.
(b) Sir Oliver.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Charles.

7. What opportunity does Sir Oliver see in Charles's plan?
(a) An opportunity to save the family portraits.
(b) An opportunity to learn about Charles.
(c) He sees no opportunity.
(d) An opportunity to embarass Charles.

8. What does Lady Teazle hope for at the end of Act 4, Scene 3?
(a) That Maria will die.
(b) That Joseph will marry her.
(c) That Sir Peter will forgive her and take her back.
(d) That Sir Peter will give her a divorce.

9. Who accompanies Snake to Joseph's house?
(a) Lady Sneerwell.
(b) Miss Clackitt.
(c) Rowley.
(d) Mr. Moses.

10. Who announces the arrival of Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses when they arrive at Charles' house to discuss his request for a loan?
(a) Trip.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Careless.
(d) Benjamin Backbite.

11. What does Trip have Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses do?
(a) Review some of his reference material.
(b) Pay for the pastries that they have ordered.
(c) Wait for Charles Surface.
(d) Take a note to Lady Sneerwell.

12. Who accompanies Sir Oliver at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Mr. Moses.
(c) Sir Peter.
(d) Charles.

13. Where does Joseph hide Lady Teazle?
(a) In the cellar.
(b) Behind a curtain.
(c) Behind a screen.
(d) In the closet.

14. In Act 5, Scene 1, what does Joseph say about Sir Oliver?
(a) He is a greedy miser.
(b) He is a generous uncle.
(c) He is a kind benefactor.
(d) He does not know Sir Oliver.

15. What does Charles have left out of the family heirlooms?
(a) The house.
(b) Everything.
(c) The family portraits.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on the surroundings within his house, what type of money handler does Charles Surface appear to be?

2. What does Sir Peter project to Joseph will be the cause of his loss of Lady Teazle?

3. Which of the following amounts corresponds to the price tag that Charles Surface attaches to the remaining lot of his family portraits in Act 4, Scene 1?

4. What does Sir Peter see protruding from behind the screen in Joseph's room?

5. Where does Lady Teazle hide in Act 4, Scene 3 when Sir Peter arrives?

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