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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. Where does Lady Teazle hide in Act 4, Scene 3 when Sir Peter arrives?
(a) Sir Peter does not arrive.
(b) She does not hide.
(c) Behind a screen.
(d) In the closet.

2. What genre of writing is The School for Scandal?
(a) A novel.
(b) A play.
(c) A poem.
(d) A tragedy.

3. Whose accomplishments does Charles list in Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) Maria's.
(b) Joseph's.
(c) His illustrious forebears'.
(d) Sir Oliver's.

4. What was it about Sir Peter that impressed Lady Teazle to the point that she agreed to marry him?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His honesty.
(c) His personality.
(d) His money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Charles suspicious of in Act 4, Scene 3?

2. To whom does Sir Peter attribute Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?

3. Why is the argument ended?

4. 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?

5. Which of the following represents Mr. Moses' heritage?

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