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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. Based on information presented in the portrait portion of the play, which of the following best exemplifies its chief aim?
(a) Promoting volunteerism.
(b) Pure entertainment.
(c) Public forum for public concerns.
(d) Curbing scandals.

2. How does the speaker feel about the subject of the play?
(a) There is no need to bring more of it into the world.
(b) He does not care about this subject.
(c) It makes him sad.
(d) It is a good way to spend time.

3. What makes the situation at the end of Act 2, Scene 1 worse on Sir Peter?
(a) He likes arguing with his wife.
(b) He loves Lady Teazle.
(c) He has promised to join Lady Teazle for her appointment.
(d) He has a prior engagement.

4. What does Lady Teazle feel that she deserves?
(a) Freedom from Sir Peter's controlling ways.
(b) Constant knowledge about her husband's whereabouts.
(c) Everything that any other woman has and more.
(d) More attention from Sir Peter.

5. Maria considers Lady Teazle to be which of the following types during her meeting with Joseph at the gossipers' gathering?
(a) An intruder.
(b) A co-hostess to Lady Sneerwell.
(c) A best friend.
(d) A shy wallflower.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the gossipers' gathering at Lady Sneerwell's with Lady Teazle?

2. Who speaks in the Prologue?

3. What does Sir Peter think about Charles?

4. During which of the following periods is the portrait portion of the play known to be typically included in its theatrical presentation?

5. Why does the news of his friend's return concern Sir Peter in Act 1, Scene 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the conversation between Charles and Sir Oliver about Sir Oliver's portrait.

2. How do Mr. Moses and Trip's business negotiations progress?

3. What are the probable reasons that Mr. Moses is not willing to lend Trip some money?

4. In Act 3, Scene 2, what shows that Charles is a spendthrift?

5. What is Lady Teazle's side of the argument in Act 2, Scene 1?

6. What does Sir Peter tell Rowley about his troubles in Act 1, Scene 2?

7. How do Joseph and Charles react upon learning Sir Oliver's true identity?

8. In Act 3, Scene 3, what are Charles, Careless, and friends of theirs who are sitting at the table doing when Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses enter?

9. What do Joseph and Lady Teazle discuss at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 3?

10. What annoys Maria, ultimately forcing her to leave, in Act 1, Scene 1?

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