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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. Where are members of the audience for the play advised to look to find the true worth of an individual?
(a) In a lateral or even position.
(b) Over the top.
(c) Beneath the surface.
(d) Local psychic's parlor.

2. What does the speaker of the Prologue say will be the subject of the play?
(a) Scandal.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Family.
(d) Friendship.

3. What does the playwright attempt to do with his writing of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays"?
(a) Attain wealth.
(b) Get scandal under control.
(c) Entertain the masses.
(d) Encourage people to tolerate each other more.

4. What is Maria eager to talk to Sir Peter about in Scene 1 of Act 3?
(a) About moving to Wales.
(b) About a loan.
(c) About her engagement to Charles.
(d) About what she heard at Lady Sneerwell's gossip gathering.

5. According to Mr. Moses, whom has Charles Surface asked for a loan?
(a) Benjamin Backbite.
(b) Mr. Premium.
(c) Rowley.
(d) Sir Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who technically ends the argument in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What do Charles and Joseph Surface have in common relating to Sir Oliver?

3. Who demonstrates willingness to engage in long-winded gossip about anyone and everyone; and annoys Maria in the process?

4. To whom does Sir Peter attribute Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?

5. What does Sir Peter think about Charles?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of a Portrait portion of a play?

2. What is the story that is revealed in relation to Sir Peter's estrangement from Charles Surface?

3. How does Charles demonstrate that he can be quick to think on his feet when it comes to raising the money that he needs?

4. How is Lady Teazle able to escape a charge of infidelity, and possibly divorce from her husband after he discovers that she has been hiding behind a screen in Joseph's room?

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

6. What do Joseph and Charles do when Sir Oliver first appears in Act 5, 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 is Lady Sneerwell's next project going to be, and why?

9. 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?

10. How does Sir Oliver feel about Charles at the end of Act 4, Scene 1, and why?

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