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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives after the portrait auction has ended, and runs a couple of errands for Charles shortly thereafter?
(a) Crabtree.
(b) Maria.
(c) Rowley.
(d) Snake.

2. As Act 5, Scene 2 opens, what are Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree in the midst of doing?
(a) Taking dance lessons.
(b) Playing bridge.
(c) Preparing food baskets to give to the poor.
(d) Discussing the event that occurred at Joseph's house.

3. As Act 3, Scene 2 opens, where do Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses arrive?
(a) At the home of Sir Peter.
(b) At the home of Charles Surface.
(c) At the home of Lady Sneerwell.
(d) At the home of Benjamin Backbite.

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

5. Sir Oliver feels that Charles could have placated his creditors by doing which of the following?
(a) Borrowing money from Maria.
(b) Paying them with the money that he gave to Stanley.
(c) Writing them an "Intent to Pay" letter.
(d) Making payment arrangements.

6. What does Sir Peter suggest to embarrass Joseph?
(a) Reveal his feelings about Maria to Charles.
(b) Pull the screen aside to determine who is behind it.
(c) Tell Sir Oliver about Joseph's affair with Lady Teazle.
(d) Sir Peter would never want to embarass Joseph.

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

8. 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?
(a) Seven hundred pounds.
(b) Three hundred pounds.
(c) One thousand pounds.
(d) Four hundred-fifty pounds.

9. Based on the surroundings within his house, what type of money handler does Charles Surface appear to be?
(a) Charles Surface does not have any money to handle.
(b) Charles is a tight-fisted fellow who does not part with his money frivolously.
(c) He does not handle money well. He is a spendthrift.
(d) He is able to handle it in a conservative manner with the help of his accountant.

10. What does Charles decide to do with 100 pounds from his check?
(a) Invest it.
(b) Give it to Trip.
(c) Use it to buy a gift for Maria.
(d) Give it to Stanley.

11. Where does Charles sell his family portraits?
(a) His home.
(b) Crabtree's home.
(c) Lady Sneerwell's home.
(d) Sir Peter's home.

12. Where are Charles' family portraits stored?
(a) The Portrait Room.
(b) In a walk-in safe.
(c) At a local art gallery.
(d) In the Grand Hallway.

13. What is the setting of Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) The park.
(b) Lady Sneerwell's house.
(c) The dining room.
(d) The portrait room.

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

15. What is Charles's purpose for holding an auction?
(a) Because he feels pressured to hold the auction.
(b) To make Sir Oliver, ie. Mr. Premium, happy.
(c) To sell his family portraits.
(d) He refuses to hold the auction.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joseph respond to Sir Oliver's request for money?

2. How is Charles Surface known to handle his business dealings?

3. Who is Stanley?

4. What is Sir Oliver able to find in Charles?

5. How does Charles handle his business dealings?

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