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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. Which of the following best describes Rowley's opinion of Charles Surface?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Scholarly.
(c) Immature.
(d) Upright.

2. What is the "Portrait" portion of a play written during this period supposed to give the audience prior to the beginning of a play presentation?
(a) An idea of the purpose of the play.
(b) Biographical information on the cast and crew.
(c) A description of the characters.
(d) A rundown of all the acts and scenes.

3. What is the name of the man who has requested financial help from Charles Surface and Joseph Surface?
(a) Winston.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Blake.
(d) Stanley.

4. Which of the following messages is meant to be relayed with subtlety to the honored individual during the portrait portion of the plays?
(a) That the honor bestowed is limited to one night's performance of the play..
(b) That the success of the playhouse depends on the number of audience members that the honored individual actually is able to draw to the playhouse.
(c) That the honor bestowed will continue throughout the rest of the theatrical season.
(d) That the playwright is infatuated with the honored individual.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the party in Act 1, Scene 1 is assembled, who do they begin gossiping about?

2. Who arrives on the scene when Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses leave to check on Joseph and Charles Surface?

3. When Backbite and Crabtree enter, what does Crabtree regale the party with?

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

5. Playwright Sheridan refers to Mr. Moses as which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Sir Oliver's feelings about Charles say about Sir Oliver?

2. Why are Sir Peter and Lady Teazle arguing at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What are Rowley and Sir Oliver talking about in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?

4. How does Maria describe Benjamin Backbite's harassing attempts to court her?

5. In Act 4, Scene 3, what are the reasons that Lady Teazle states that have placed her at odds with her husband, Sir Peter?

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

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. What does Charles instruct Rowley to do after "Mr. Premium" and Mr. Moses leave to help Stanley with his financial troubles?

9. How is Sir Oliver's identity crisis resolved altogether?

10. What insight does Sir Peter confide in Rowley about his troubled life with Lady Teazle?

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