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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 5, Scene 1, what does Joseph say about Sir Oliver?
(a) He is a generous uncle.
(b) He is a greedy miser.
(c) He is a kind benefactor.
(d) He does not know Sir Oliver.

2. What method of sale does Charles Surface intend to use to sell his goods?
(a) Public auction.
(b) Private auction.
(c) Sham auction.
(d) Silent auction.

3. What does Charles Surface give Trip?
(a) Some good advice.
(b) Plenty of money.
(c) His mother's portrait.
(d) His own carriage.

4. What does Mr. Moses point out in Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) That Sir Oliver is stupid for agreeing to purchase the family portraits in an auction.
(b) That the stories about Charles are true.
(c) That Charles is a good person.
(d) That the stories about Joseph are true.

5. What does Mr. Moses ask Trip to provide?
(a) Collateral.
(b) Directions to Lady Sneerwell's house.
(c) Information.
(d) A meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sir Oliver feels that Charles could have placated his creditors by doing which of the following?

2. How much money does Charles make on the sale of the portrait that Sir Oliver had shown interest in buying?

3. Who buys some of Charles Surface's goods right away before anyone else even has an opportunity to look at them?

4. What does Sir Peter suspect about Lady Teazle?

5. Who tells Sir Peter about the affair between Joseph and Lady Teazle?

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