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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sir Oliver enters in Act 5, Scene 3, who does Joseph think he is?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Mr. Premium.
(c) Sir Oliver.
(d) Sir Peter.

2. Who interrupts Joseph and Lady Teazle's rendezvous?
(a) Rowley.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sir Peter.
(d) Sir Oliver.

3. How does Joseph feel about saving the situation with Charles and Maria at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 4?
(a) Hopeless.
(b) Angry.
(c) Optimistic.
(d) Pessimistic.

4. What does Sir Oliver realize Charles could do with 100 pounds?
(a) Placate his creditors.
(b) Buy a gift for Maria.
(c) Give it to Stanley.
(d) Donate it to a charity.

5. How does Sir Oliver feel after the auction?
(a) Hurt.
(b) Angry.
(c) Impressed.
(d) Disdainful.

6. What do the Surface brothers, Joseph and Charles disagree about in Act 5, Scene 3?
(a) Whom Maria really loves.
(b) Sir Oliver's real name.
(c) Whether Rowley is really trustworthy.
(d) Who should receive Sir Oliver's inheritance.

7. 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 does not know Sir Oliver.
(d) He is a kind benefactor.

8. What is required in order for Sir Oliver's companion to acquiesce to the request of the person who makes him wait in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) A contract.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Collateral.
(d) A house.

9. Whose accomplishments does Charles list in Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) His illustrious forebears'.
(b) Sir Oliver's.
(c) Joseph's.
(d) Maria's.

10. What type of credit does Trip have?
(a) Trip has better credit than any other character in the play.
(b) Aside from a few blemishes, Trip's credit is good.
(c) Trip's credit is not any good.
(d) Trip is too young to have any type of credit.

11. Who does Sir Oliver point out has sent Joseph plenty of money, according to rumor?
(a) Mr. Premium.
(b) His uncle, Sir Oliver.
(c) Charles.
(d) Lady Teazle.

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

13. In Act 4, Scene 2, where are Mr. Moses and Sir Oliver sitting?
(a) In the public square.
(b) In the local tavern.
(c) In Sir Peter's courtyard.
(d) In Charles' parlor.

14. Who does Trip announce in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Sir Oliver.
(c) Mr. Premium and Mr. Moses.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

15. Is anyone else sitting with Charles at the table?
(a) Yes, Crabtree is sitting with him.
(b) Yes, Lady Sneerwell is sitting with him.
(c) Yes, several other men are sitting with him.
(d) No, no one else is sitting with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Mr. Moses choose to talk about to Sir Oliver?

2. What is the one item that Charles is not willing to sell at any cost?

3. Who announces the arrival of Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses when they arrive at Charles' house to discuss his request for a loan?

4. How do Charles and his guests react to Trip's announcement in Act 3, Scene 3?

5. What does Mr. Moses ask Trip to provide?

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