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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which named character is sitting with Charles Surface at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Careless.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Lady Teazle.

4. Who admits to having been paid by Sir Oliver to forge some letters?
(a) Mr. Moses.
(b) Crabtree.
(c) Snake.
(d) Rowley.

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

6. Who reveals Sir Oliver's true identity to Charles and Joseph?
(a) Sir Oliver.
(b) Lady Teazle.
(c) Sir Peter.
(d) Maria.

7. How does Joseph respond to Sir Oliver's request for money?
(a) He agrees and pulls out his wallet.
(b) He kicks Sir Oliver out of his house.
(c) He laughs and refuses.
(d) He claims he has none to give.

8. Who is the antagonist of The School for Scandal?
(a) Maria.
(b) Charles Surface.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Sir Oliver Surface.

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

10. How does Sir Oliver respond to Charles's offer?
(a) He refuses.
(b) He yells at Charles.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He reveals his true identity.

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

12. 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.

13. What is Sir Oliver able to find in Charles?
(a) The good in him.
(b) A great assistant.
(c) A confidante.
(d) A sense of humor.

14. Who enters in the middle of Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Charles.
(b) Rowley.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Sir Peter.

15. 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) Preparing food baskets to give to the poor.
(c) Playing bridge.
(d) Discussing the event that occurred at Joseph's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Oliver decide to do in Act 4, Scene 2?

2. In Act 4, Scene 2, where are Mr. Moses and Sir Oliver sitting?

3. What are the men doing at the table when Mr. Moses and Sir Oliver enter at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 3?

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

5. Who buys some of Charles Surface's goods right away before anyone else even has an opportunity to look at them?

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