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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. News from Sir Oliver and Rowley that Joseph Surface will be designated as the recipient of Sir Oliver's inheritance shocks which of the following?
(a) Crabtree.
(b) Sir Peter.
(c) Maria.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

2. What does Sir Oliver decide to do in Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Marry Maria.
(b) Disinherit Charles.
(c) Have an affair with Lady Teazle.
(d) Pay off Charles's debts himself.

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

4. What is the setting of Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) The auction room.
(b) Charles's parlor.
(c) Sir Peter's house.
(d) Joseph's house.

5. Who has really impressed Sir Oliver during the portrait auction?
(a) Charles.
(b) Rowley.
(c) Snake.
(d) Sir Peter.

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

7. Who buys some of Charles Surface's goods right away before anyone else even has an opportunity to look at them?
(a) Sir Oliver.
(b) Maria.
(c) Mrs. Candour.
(d) Crabtree.

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

9. What two pieces of information does Charles disclose to prospective buyers about the relatives whose portraits he is about to sell?
(a) Names and personality types.
(b) Names and net worth.
(c) Names and accomplishments.
(d) Names and birthdates.

10. What does Joseph do as Sir Peter and Rowley enter the room in Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Beats them.
(b) Curses at them.
(c) Walks out.
(d) Cries.

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

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

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

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

15. What is Charles doing as he sits at the table in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) He is counting some coins.
(b) He is eating.
(c) He is writing a letter to Maria.
(d) He is drinking (liquor).

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Oliver decide to pay off following the portrait auction?

2. What does Sir Oliver see beneath Charles's exterior?

3. What does Sir Oliver ask Charles before agreeing to loan him money?

4. Who does Sir Oliver point out has sent Joseph plenty of money, according to rumor?

5. What is Charles's purpose for holding an auction?

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