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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lady Teazle's reason for her greed?
(a) She wants to live the best life possible.
(b) She claims that she is not greedy.
(c) Sir Peter wants her to be greedy.
(d) She has no reason.

2. Whose long-winded gossiping annoys Maria?
(a) Snake.
(b) Mrs. Candour.
(c) Mr. Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

3. Which of the following terms best describes the marriage of Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Teazle?
(a) Stormy.
(b) Arranged.
(c) Convenient.
(d) Blissful.

4. What does Lady Teazle believe that she deserves?
(a) A good marriage with Sir Peter.
(b) To be able to kick Maria out of their home.
(c) A happy life.
(d) Everything any other woman has and more.

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. Who is shocked by the gossip and slander at the party?

2. What does Sir Peter blame his wife's behavior upon?

3. What do Lady Teazle and Joseph Surface share?

4. What does Sir Peter obtain rather than the beautiful, retiring woman he sought?

5. Why do Sir Oliver, Sir Peter, and Rowley hatch a plan?

(see the answer key)

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