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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of lifestyle does Sir Peter decide that he will allow his wife, Lady Teazle to live?

2. What two pieces of information does Charles disclose to prospective buyers about the relatives whose portraits he is about to sell?

3. What does Sir Peter suspect about Lady Teazle?

4. What is Charles suspicious of in Act 4, Scene 3?

5. What does Charles decide to do with 100 pounds from his check?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does calling Sir Peter out from hiding in the closet help edify the statements made throughout the play by those claiming that Charles is an upright and honest man? Support your position with text, dialogue, and/or paraphrase from the play.

Essay Topic 2

What is the purpose of "A Portrait" and the Prologue?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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