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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 speaks in the Prologue?
(a) Sheridan.
(b) David Garrick.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Sir Oliver Surface.

2. Who does Lady Teazle blame for her greed?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Maria.
(c) Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Joseph.

3. According to the information in the prologue, in which way is the playwright approaching the issue of focus in the play?
(a) Scientifically researching.
(b) Foolishly attacking.
(c) Casually examining.
(d) Intelligently exploring.

4. Who moves off to speak to each other privately at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Joseph Surface and Maria.
(b) Lady Sneerwell and Snake.
(c) Charles Surface and Maria.
(d) Lady Teazle and Sir Peter.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are members of the audience for the play advised that appearances are capable of doing?

3. Why does Sir Peter dislike everyone at the party?

4. Maria considers Lady Teazle to be which of the following types during her meeting with Joseph at the gossipers' gathering?

5. What type of disguise will Sir Oliver use when he meets with his nephew, Charles?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sir Oliver feel about Charles in Act 4, Scene 2?

2. What does Rowley tell Sir Oliver about Charles and Joseph?

3. What ends the argument between Sir Peter and Lady Teazle in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

5. What does Sir Peter tell Joseph about his marriage and decisions in Act 4, Scene 3?

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

7. What are Charles and his friends doing at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 3?

8. How does Sir Oliver react outwardly and inwardly in relation to Charles' idea to hold a private auction for him to buy the family portraits?

9. What does Rowley report in Act 4, Scene 2, and how does Sir Oliver react?

10. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is at the center of the argument that is taking place between Lady Teazle and Sir Peter?

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