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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 is the playwright honoring via the portrait portion of the play?
(a) Dr. Everett Treadway.
(b) Frances Anne Crewe.
(c) Diana Bates.
(d) Leonard Crabtree.

2. Based on information presented in the portrait portion of the play, which of the following best exemplifies its chief aim?
(a) Curbing scandals.
(b) Public forum for public concerns.
(c) Pure entertainment.
(d) Promoting volunteerism.

3. Which of the lady's abilities does the gentleman praise?
(a) Her artistic abilities.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her ability to speak many different languages.
(d) Her subtle abilities of bringing people down.

4. What is the dedication often used to do?
(a) Honor the author.
(b) Make a political statement.
(c) Honor some person.
(d) Judge someone.

5. What is the audience advised not to do as a presentation of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays" is about to begin?
(a) Share the storyline with anyone who has not seen the play.
(b) Applaud between scenes.
(c) Create or listen to tales of scandal about others.
(d) Smoke in the playhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. The next character assassination project will involve which of the following activities?

2. Who is pleased to hear of Snake's employment in this matter?

3. Why is the speaker of "A Portrait" important?

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

5. What were playwrights trying to build through the use of prologues during the historical time period in which the play was written?

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