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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree gathered at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 2?

2. What does Charles offer to do with the remaining family heirlooms?

3. Who is happy to see Sir Oliver in Act 5, Scene 3?

4. What happens while Sir Oliver and his companion are waiting?

5. Who is Sir Oliver pretending to be at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Moses serves as an archetypal Jew. How does this character's appearance enhance or inhibit the anti-Semitic theme of The School for Scandal?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Investigate The School for Scandal as a comedy of manners. How does it adhere to and differ from the typical comedy of manners? What changes could be made to mark it more clearly as a comedy of manners? What changes could be made to prevent critics from classifying the play as a comedy of manners?

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