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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Charles Surface known to handle his business dealings?
(a) In a calculating and devious way.
(b) In a timely and error-free way.
(c) In a flippant and careless way.
(d) In a very honest and straightforward way.

2. Why do Lady Teazle and Sir Peter begin arguing at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Joseph interrupts and tells Sir Peter about Lady Teazle's affair.
(b) Lady Teazle and Sir Peter do not argue at the end of Act 3, Scene 1.
(c) They are unable to reach any common ground.
(d) They hate each other.

3. What do Charles and Joseph Surface have in common relating to Stanley?
(a) They consider him a brother.
(b) They have never met him.
(c) They went to boarding school with him.
(d) They dislike him.

4. Who usually penned prologues at the time that the play, "School for Scandal and Other Plays" was written?
(a) The script supervisor.
(b) The local theatre critic.
(c) The playwright.
(d) The writer.

5. Where has Sir Oliver been spending his time?
(a) In India.
(b) In Scotland.
(c) In Wales.
(d) In China.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes the marriage of Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Teazle?

2. Playwright Sheridan refers to Mr. Moses as which of the following?

3. Which named character is sitting with Charles Surface at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 3?

4. Who arranges a tryst at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

5. According to the information included in the prologue, what is the rate of probability that the playwright will succeed in attempting to address the issue of focus in the play?

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