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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 are members of the audience for the play advised that appearances are capable of doing?
(a) Discouraging.
(b) Impressing.
(c) Overwhelming.
(d) Deceiving.

2. Which of the following is Sir Peter Teazle willing to do?
(a) Allow Maria to marry Charles Surface.
(b) Join Lady Teazle on a visit to Lady Sneerwell's.
(c) Allow Sir Oliver to find out that he is married and miserable.
(d) Join Charles Surface at a local tavern.

3. When Backbite and Crabtree enter, what does Crabtree regale the party with?
(a) His ability at drinking.
(b) Magic tricks.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Tales of Backbite's witty remarks.

4. Who does Rowley tell Sir Peter has returned from India toward the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Sir Oliver Surface.
(b) Lady Teazle.
(c) Mr. Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Maria.

5. While a gossipers' gathering is underway at the home of Lady Sneerwell, Maria and which of the following would-be suitors slip away for a private conversation?
(a) Charles Surface.
(b) Snake.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Benjamin Backbite.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who technically ends the argument in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

3. What do Lady Teazle and Joseph Surface share?

4. Who is The School for Scandal dedicated to?

5. What is Sir Peter shocked and appalled to witness when he arrives at the gathering?

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