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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the speaker in the Prologue say that Sheridan is acting foolishly?
(a) His wife will be angry.
(b) He is attacking a problem that is impossible to bring down.
(c) He will be arrested.
(d) He will hurt many people.

2. Which of the following messages is meant to be relayed with subtlety to the honored individual during the portrait portion of the plays?
(a) That the success of the playhouse depends on the number of audience members that the honored individual actually is able to draw to the playhouse.
(b) That the playwright is infatuated with the honored individual.
(c) That the honor bestowed will continue throughout the rest of the theatrical season.
(d) That the honor bestowed is limited to one night's performance of the play..

3. What is Sheridan attacking, according to the Prologue?
(a) His family.
(b) The giant problems of gossip and scandal.
(c) The politics of his nation.
(d) The institution of marriage.

4. What does Sir Peter obtain rather than the beautiful, retiring woman he sought?
(a) A best friend.
(b) An absolute beast.
(c) An angel.
(d) Exactly what he sought.

5. Who is The School for Scandal dedicated to?
(a) The Surface brothers.
(b) Garrick.
(c) Frances Anne Crewe.
(d) Sheridan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Sir Oliver been spending his time?

2. What is the audience advised not to do as a presentation of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays" is about to begin?

3. What is the point of a dedication, such as "A Portrait"?

4. Who does Rowley tell Sir Peter has returned from India toward the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Who speaks in the Prologue?

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