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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. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Sir Peter want Maria to do?
2. The portrait portion of the play is synonymous with which of the following?
3. The next character assassination project will involve which of the following activities?
4. Who is Lady Sneerwell's next project going to be directed at?
5. What does Mr. Moses do for a living?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Lady Sneerwell play a part in the argument between the Teazles coming to an end?
2. What action by Charles is highlighted with respect to Sir Oliver's high regard for his nephew, Charles?
3. Describe the interaction between Lady Teazle and Joseph in Act 2, Scene 2.
4. What is Sir Oliver's original plan at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1, and why?
5. What happens at Charles's house in Act 3, Scene 2?
6. 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?
7. What happens with regard to Sir Oliver's opinion of Charles when Rowley walks in and reports that Charles has sent "Stanley" (Sir Oliver) 100 pounds to help him with his financial woes?
8. How is Mr. Moses, the Jewish money lender portrayed as a "friendly Israelite"?
9. In Act 5, Scene 2, what does the gathered party believe happened at Joseph's house?
10. In the Prologue, what does writer David Garrick announce that the subject of the Play will be?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Looking back at Sheridan's play as a whole, and summing up how the lives of the characters who did not adhere to Sheridan's advice not to involve themselves in scandal, and not to judge others based solely on appearance, does it appear that those who followed his advice were "rewarded" in the end, and those who did not were "punished"? If you agree with the aforementioned, write an essay to support that. If you disagree, write an essay to support your position. Either way, support the position that you select with text, dialogue, and/or paraphrase from the text.
Essay Topic 2
Step back in time to the setting of the play in the late 1700's, when modern-day entertainment outlets such as radio, television, and tabloids were not available. Focus on the gossip sessions that Lady Sneerwell holds at her home, along with those who attended and participate in those sessions. Write an essay comparing and contrasting whether the participants in her gossip sessions were participating in the gossip gatherings for the sake of entertainment, or because they simply had less than a good heart? Support your position with text, dialogue, or paraphrase from the play.
Essay Topic 3
In Act 1, Scene 1, it becomes obvious that the characters in Sheridan's play have names that are symbolic of the roles that they play. Reviewing the names of the characters in the play, select two characters whom you believe best exemplify the aforementioned type of correlation. Compare and contrast how the two are alike, and how they differ, which contributes to one being more precisely named than the other.
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