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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. In Act 1, Scene 2, who claims that Charles is an upright young man?
(a) Rowley.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Lady Teazle.
(d) Sir Peter.

2. Why does Sir Peter think Lady Teazle should be happy with anything he gives her?
(a) Because she is never happy.
(b) Because she loves him.
(c) Because she grew up poor.
(d) Because he loves her.

3. Prior to his marriage to Lady Teazle, what type of woman did Sir Peter try to find to court and marry?
(a) A beautiful woman with a wonderful heart, of any economic status.
(b) A poor woman of little accomplishment, with not much need for money.
(c) A refined aristocrat with lots of money.
(d) A middle-class woman with a great sense of humor, and an appreciation of the arts.

4. Why does Joseph pretend be a kind friend who does not enjoy the others' gossiping and sniping?
(a) Because he does not enjoy the other's gossiping.
(b) To propose to Maria.
(c) To cause Maria to warm to him.
(d) He does not pretend to be a kind friend.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rowley believe Lady Teazle has her eye on?

2. Who has appealed to Charles and Joseph for financial help?

3. Which literary character listed below is alluded to in the prologue to the play in relation to its playwright?

4. What do Lady Teazle and Joseph Surface share?

5. Who says, "I leave my character behind me" as they leave the party in Act 2, Scene 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with regard to Sir Oliver's opinion of Charles when Rowley walks in and reports that Charles has sent "Stanley" (Sir Oliver) 100 pounds to help him with his financial woes?

2. What is the characterization of Charles that Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses arrive at based on Trip the butler's appearance and behavior?

3. Why does Rowley ask Sir Oliver not to mention marriage to Sir Peter?

4. How does Lady Sneerwell clarify to Snake who her real love interest is Charles Surface, and not his brother, Joseph?

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

6. How does Lady Teazle include Sir Peter in her future plans?

7. 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?

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

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

10. What does Sir Oliver want to know about the status of Charles' moneymaking resources?

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