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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Peter Teazle offer the audience immediately prior to his departure from the stage?
(a) A wink.
(b) His gratitude for their attendance and support.
(c) A preview of the next scene in the play.
(d) One final complaint about his wife.

2. Where does Joseph hide Lady Teazle?
(a) In the cellar.
(b) In the closet.
(c) Behind a curtain.
(d) Behind a screen.

3. Act 2, Scene 1 illustrates that no matter what a man does to find a good wife, which of the following may occur?
(a) The wife whom he finds may turn out bad anyway.
(b) He may find that there are not any prospects suitable enough to marry.
(c) He may just find the type of woman he seeks.
(d) The wife whom he finds may turn out better than he ever expected.

4. What is the setting of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Lady Sneerwell's house.
(b) Charles Surface's house.
(c) The country.
(d) Joseph Surface's house.

5. Why does Sir Peter decide to hide in Act 4, Scene 3?
(a) Because he is scared of ghosts.
(b) To eavesdrop on Charles.
(c) To eavesdrop on Lady Teazle.
(d) He does not hide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is going on between Sir Peter and Lady Teazle at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What is Lady Teazle wanting to buy?

3. Who accompanies Sir Oliver at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?

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

5. What is the occupation of Sir Oliver's companion at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?

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