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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree surprised to see Sir Peter walk into his home?
(a) They thought that he was supposed to be in China
(b) They thought that he had broken his leg.
(c) They thought that he and Lady Teazle were in Wales.
(d) They thought he had been wounded, and at death's door.

2. What does Sir Peter do when he spots Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree at his house?
(a) He excuses himself, and heads for bed.
(b) He joins them in preparing food baskets for the poor.
(c) He orders them to leave.
(d) He apologizes for not having been home when they arrived.

3. Whose accomplishments does Charles list in Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) Joseph's.
(b) Sir Oliver's.
(c) His illustrious forebears'.
(d) Maria's.

4. What does Sir Oliver realize Charles could do with 100 pounds?
(a) Donate it to a charity.
(b) Placate his creditors.
(c) Give it to Stanley.
(d) Buy a gift for Maria.

5. How much does Sir Oliver offer to pay for the portrait that he is interested in buying?
(a) Over six hundred pounds.
(b) Over two thousand pounds.
(c) Over four hundred pounds.
(d) Over one thousand pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sir Peter mistaken for by Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree as he walks into his house?

2. Which of the following amounts corresponds to the price tag that Charles Surface attaches to the remaining lot of his family portraits in Act 4, Scene 1?

3. What does Charles offer to do with the remaining family heirlooms?

4. What is Sir Oliver able to find in Charles?

5. What does Trip have Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses do?

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