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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. Why does Maria leave at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
2. What is Maria worrying about as she enters in the middle of Act 1, Scene 1?
3. Which of the following is a widely known fact that cannot be covered up?
4. What is Sir Oliver doing when he enters the stage with Rowley?
5. Who does Sir Peter believe was too liberal with Charles?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does writer David Garrick deem the likelihood of success in relation to Sheridan's noble attempt to abolish scandal with the strokes of his pen?
2. What does Sir Peter do in relation to the words that Rowley had previously shared with Sir Oliver in relation to Sir Oliver's nephews, Charles and Joseph Surface?
3. What does Sir Peter tell Rowley about his troubles in Act 1, Scene 2?
4. Describe the interaction between Lady Teazle and Joseph in Act 2, Scene 2.
5. How does Sir Peter try to convince Lady Teazle that she she should be happy?
6. How do Joseph and Charles react upon learning Sir Oliver's true identity?
7. What happens while Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses are forced to wait?
8. In Act 3, Scene 1, how does the incessant arguing between Sir Peter and Lady Teazle continue to occur?
9. How does the discussion between Joseph and "Stanley" regarding any money that Joseph may have available to give to Stanley become elongated?
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
How is the theme of gossip condemned in The School for Scandal?
Essay Topic 2
How is Lady Teazle's reformation shown in The School for Scandal?
Essay Topic 3
Sir Peter and Lady Teazle experience many marital problems in The School for Scandal. What does Sheridan seem to be saying about marriage through their relationship?
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