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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who buys the portrait that Sir Oliver is interested in buying?
2. Why does Lady Teazle wish Sir Peter would allow Maria to marry Charles?
3. How does Charles handle his business dealings?
4. Who informs Joseph that Sir Oliver has arrived in London?
5. How is Charles Surface known to handle his business dealings?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Taking all of the characters in Sheridan's play into account, and all the deeds carried out by all of them in relation to refraining from participating in gossip and scandal, explain whether Sir Peter exemplifies a character who has followed Sheridan's advice not to engage in gossip; or does he exemplify a character who does not follow Sheridan's advice. Support your position with text, dialogue, and/or paraphrase from the play.
Essay Topic 2
Despite the fact that the gossipers are aware that they are ridiculed by those who do not circulate in gossip circles, the gossipers continue their gossip sessions on a regular basis. There is a sense of power that they feel that they gain by participating in the gossip sessions. Write an essay focusing on whether their power has real or imaginary value in the minds of the gossipers. Explain why, and support your position with text, dialogue and/or paraphrase from the play.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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