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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. Who arranges a tryst at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
2. What does Sir Peter try to do in relation to Lady Teazle's arrival in Scene 1 of Act 3?
3. Whose long-winded gossiping annoys Maria?
4. Based on information presented in the portrait portion of the play, which of the following best exemplifies its chief aim?
5. What does Sir Peter Teazle offer the audience immediately prior to his departure from the stage?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does David Garrick say about The School for Scandal in the Prologue?
2. In Act 3, Scene 1, how does the ongoing argument between Maria and Sir Peter become apparent in relation to Maria's desire to marry Charles?
3. What was the purpose for Sheridan having included a Prologue portion in his Play?
4. What do Joseph and Charles do when Sir Oliver first appears in Act 5, Scene 3?
5. Why does Rowley ask Sir Oliver not to mention marriage to Sir Peter?
6. What allusion does Garrick make in the Prologue, and why?
7. What is Lady Sneerwell's next project going to be, and why?
8. What is the reason that Lady Teazle interrupt the conversation between Joseph and Maria?
9. What is the pressing subject that compels Sir Peter to head over to Joseph's house to discuss with Joseph?
10. In Act 1, Scene 1, what are Lady Sneerwell and Snake celebrating in relation to their attempts to assassinate the characters of others?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does The School for Scandal demonstrate the fickleness of education?
Essay Topic 2
When Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses arrive at Charles' house and are greeted by his well-dressed butler, Trip, the assumption is made by both visitors that the butler is picking up bad spending habits from Charles. Write an essay with focus on whether this is one time that Sir Oliver does not adhere to Sheridan's advice of not judging individuals based solely on appearance.
Essay Topic 3
Lady Sneerwell and Mrs. Candour are both huge gossips, but they have very different motives. Compare and contrast these two women.
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