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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does David Garrick address?
(a) The cast.
(b) The audience.
(c) The orchestra.
(d) The theatre crew.

2. What is the point of a dedication, such as "A Portrait"?
(a) To give a short biography of the author.
(b) To give the audience an idea of the play.
(c) To provide background of the play.
(d) "A Portrait" is not a dedication.

3. What is Maria worrying about as she enters in the middle of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Her engagement to Charles Surface.
(b) Her engagement to Joseph Surface.
(c) Her father's health.
(d) Her suitor, Sir Benjamin Backbite, and his uncle, Crabtree.

4. What does the playwright attempt to do with his writing of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays"?
(a) Get scandal under control.
(b) Encourage people to tolerate each other more.
(c) Attain wealth.
(d) Entertain the masses.

5. What novel is alluded to in the Prologue?
(a) The Red Badge of Courage.
(b) Pride and Prejudice.
(c) Don Quixote.
(d) Wuthering Heights.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lady Sneerwell undertake her next project?

2. Why is the speaker of the Prologue important?

3. Who follows Maria when she exits at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

4. Who is Richard Brinsley Sheridan?

5. What does the speaker of the Prologue say will be the subject of the play?

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