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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Rowley believe Lady Teazle has her eye on?
(a) Charles.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Rowley.
(d) Sir Oliver.

2. How does Sir Peter feel about the party in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He wishes Sir Oliver was there.
(b) He finds Lady Sneerwell intriguing.
(c) He grows more disgusted by the minute.
(d) He is happy he came.

3. What do Lady Teazle and Joseph Surface share?
(a) An interest in Mozart's musical compositions.
(b) Plans to spend some time together.
(c) A strong dislike for Benjamin Backbite.
(d) A joke about Mrs. Candour.

4. During which of the following periods is the portrait portion of the play known to be typically included in its theatrical presentation?
(a) Early 17th Century
(b) Late 17th Century.
(c) Late 18th Century.
(d) Early 19th Century.

5. Who usually penned prologues at the time that the play, "School for Scandal and Other Plays" was written?
(a) The playwright.
(b) The script supervisor.
(c) The writer.
(d) The local theatre critic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What qualifies the individual to be honored in the portrait portion of the play?

2. Whom does Rowley believe that Lady Teazle has her heart and eyes set upon?

3. In the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, who enters Lady Sneerwell's house together?

4. Why do Lady Teazle and Sir Peter begin arguing at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?

5. How long have Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Teazle been married?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is there any other piece of advice that Sheridan offers the audience in the Portrait section of his Play?

2. What are Lady Sneerwell and Snake discussing at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?

3. How does Sir Peter feel about the party in Act 2, Scene 2, and how does he react?

4. What is the significance of "A Portrait"?

5. What plans do Lady Sneerwell and Snake make in relation to the relationship between Charles and Maria?

6. In Act 4, Scene 2, how does Sir Oliver steadfastly defend his nephew, Charles' reputation?

7. Why is Sir Peter Teazle miserable in Act 1, Scene 2?

8. How does Rowley console Sir Peter's concerns about his ward, Maria's desire to marry Charles Surface?

9. What is Sir Oliver's original plan at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1, and why?

10. How does it become evident that Charles' butler, Trip has an ulterior motive in making the two money lenders wait for Charles?

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