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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. What does Sir Oliver asks Sir Peter about in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What does Rowley want to prevent Sir Peter from learning?

3. Who does Lady Teazle blame for her greed?

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

5. What does Sir Peter blame his wife's behavior upon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the pressing subject that compels Sir Peter to head over to Joseph's house to discuss with Joseph?

2. How does Sir Peter try to convince Lady Teazle that she she should be happy?

3. Describe the conversation between Sir Peter and Maria in Act 3, Scene 1.

4. What drives Sir Peter away as the gossipers are in the midst of their gossiping session?

5. What does Sir Peter tell Rowley about his troubles in Act 1, Scene 2?

6. How does Sir Peter feel about the party in Act 2, Scene 2, and how does he react?

7. How does it become evident that Charles' butler, Trip has an ulterior motive in making the two money lenders wait for Charles?

8. Describe the conversation between Charles and Sir Oliver about Sir Oliver's portrait.

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

10. How does Lady Sneerwell play a part in the argument between the Teazles coming to an end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the play, as Snake discloses information and clarification that provides relief for some of the otherwise confused and miserable characters, is he demonstrative of having reformed his ways from his days of plotting and carrying out character assassinations with Lady Sneerwell? Are there other factors that contributed to his willingness to confess about some of his misdeeds that caused his victims pain and misery? Support your position with dialogue, text, and/or paraphrase from the play.

Essay Topic 2

What are the benefits and drawbacks to Sir Oliver meeting his nephews while in disguises as Mr. Premium and Stanley?

Essay Topic 3

How does The School for Scandal demonstrate the fickleness of education?

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