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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who enters at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Charles.
(c) Rowley.
(d) Sir Peter.

2. Who admits to being proud of possessing subtle, yet effective character assassinating abilities?
(a) Joseph Surface.
(b) Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Mrs. Candour.

3. What does Sir Peter blame his wife's behavior upon?
(a) Spending so much time with Lady Sneerwell and her associates.
(b) Her desire for Joseph Surface.
(c) Rowley's interference.
(d) Spoiling her.

4. What does Sir Peter think about Charles?
(a) That he is a free-spending profligate who will be a disappointment to himself and others.
(b) That he is a wonderful young man.
(c) That he will make a wonderful husband for Maria.
(d) That he should have married Lady Teazle.

5. What does Rowley want to prevent Sir Peter from learning?
(a) That Charles is in love with Lady Teazle.
(b) That Lady Teazle is having an affair with Joseph.
(c) That Maria is engaged to Charles.
(d) That Rowley has told Sir Oliver about his marital strife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sir Peter make a final complaint about his wife to in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What type of objects does Charles Surface have available to sell?

3. Why is it that Sir Oliver does not trust his nephew Joseph completely?

4. Which literary character listed below is alluded to in the prologue to the play in relation to its playwright?

5. How do most people feel about the subject of the play?

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