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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the antagonist of The School for Scandal?
(a) Sir Oliver Surface.
(b) Maria.
(c) Charles Surface.
(d) Joseph Surface.

2. What does Sir Peter project to Joseph will be the cause of his loss of Lady Teazle?
(a) His weight.
(b) His age.
(c) His dwindling fortune.
(d) His lack of intelligence.

3. What does Sir Peter see protruding from behind the screen in Joseph's room?
(a) A lady's petticoat.
(b) A lady's parasol.
(c) A pair of men's boots.
(d) A chef's hat.

4. Who do Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree believe was caught with Lady Teazle?
(a) Rowley.
(b) Charles.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Sir Oliver.

5. Why does Lady Teazle go to Joseph's house in Act 4, Scene 3?
(a) To borrow money.
(b) To find her watch.
(c) To consummate their affair.
(d) To plot against her husband's life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Charles and Joseph agree upon in Act 5, Scene 3?

2. Who informs Joseph that Sir Oliver has arrived in London?

3. What two pieces of information does Charles disclose to prospective buyers about the relatives whose portraits he is about to sell?

4. Joseph tells Sir Peter that the woman who is standing behind the screen is which of the following?

5. What is Charles suspicious of in Act 4, Scene 3?

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