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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 Oliver decide to do in Act 4, Scene 2?

2. Where are Charles' family portraits stored?

3. What do the men in Act 3, Scene 3 sing?

4. Who accompanies Snake to Joseph's house?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the other characters feel about Charles and Joseph Surface at the beginning of The School for Scandal? How do their feelings change throughout the play?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout Sheridan's play, it can be said that detail focusing on the gossiping circle's gatherings at Lady Sneerwell's home tend to imply that these gatherings are attended largely, if not exclusively, by women. Write an essay that either supports or disproves that women are solely responsible for spreading the gossip about which Sheridan "complains". Support your position with dialogue, text, and/or paraphrase from the play.

Essay Topic 3

In The School for Scandal, which characters are static and which are dynamic? How is this demonstrated?

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