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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Lady Sneerwell would like to be courted by whom of the following?
2. What is Sheridan attacking, according to the Prologue?
3. Why is the speaker of the Prologue important?
4. Who does Sir Peter think Lady Teazle has her eye on?
5. What is the dedication often used to do?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Act 2, Scene 3, how does it become evident that Rowley has betrayed Sir Peter with regard to news about his marriage to a young shrew?
2. How does the discussion between Joseph and "Stanley" regarding any money that Joseph may have available to give to Stanley become elongated?
3. 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?
4. How does Lady Sneerwell clarify to Snake who her real love interest is Charles Surface, and not his brother, Joseph?
5. What does Charles instruct Rowley to do after "Mr. Premium" and Mr. Moses leave to help Stanley with his financial troubles?
6. What happens while Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses are forced to wait?
7. What does Rowley do to try to console Sir Peter with respect to his suspicion that Lady Teazle may be interested in Charles Surface?
8. How does Rowley console Sir Peter's concerns about his ward, Maria's desire to marry Charles Surface?
9. What does Sir Oliver want to know about the status of Charles' moneymaking resources?
10. Why does Rowley ask Sir Oliver not to mention marriage to Sir Peter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The statement is made that Sir Oliver has seen Charles at his worst, and Charles at his best. However, Sir Oliver is also described as "a good judge of character"; who tends to see the better side of people. Write an essay detailing whether the preceding statements contribute to the formation of an antithesis. Support your position with dialogue, text, and/or paraphrase from the play.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout most of the play, Maria struggles to maintain her relationship with Charles. As the play comes to an end, so does her struggle. Write an essay discussing whether refraining from participation in gossip, either transmitting it or listening to it plays any significant role in Maria's eventual engagement to Charles. Does the playwright intend inference with respect to the aforementioned? Support your discussion and position with text, paraphrase, and/or dialogue from the play.
Essay Topic 3
How is the theme of gossip condemned in The School for Scandal?
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