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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Peter project to Joseph will be the cause of his loss of Lady Teazle?

2. What does Sir Oliver see beneath Charles's exterior?

3. What is the one item that Charles is not willing to sell at any cost?

4. What does Mr. Moses refuse to do with respect to Trip?

5. As Act 3, Scene 2 opens, where do Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses arrive?

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

Compare and contrast Charles and Joseph Surface, both internally and externally.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Charles and Maria's relationship.

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