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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whose words are used in the prologue to the play?
(a) Margaret Nickleby.
(b) Caroline Clavell.
(c) David Garrick.
(d) Samuel Trent.

3. Who usually writes the Prologue?
(a) The playwright.
(b) The audience.
(c) Someone other than the playwright.
(d) The playwright's mother.

4. What does the speak of "A Portrait" say often misleads people?
(a) Wives.
(b) Appearances.
(c) The truth.
(d) Friends.

5. Which of the following is Sir Peter Teazle not willing to do?
(a) Confer with Rowley.
(b) Show Lady Teazle how wealthy people live.
(c) Spend money frivolously.
(d) Visit with Sir Oliver.

Short Answer Questions

1. The portrait portion of the play is synonymous with which of the following?

2. When Backbite and Crabtree enter, what does Crabtree regale the party with?

3. What does Sir Peter Teazle offer the audience immediately prior to his departure from the stage?

4. Sir Oliver feels that Charles could have placated his creditors by doing which of the following?

5. As Act 3, Scene 3 begins, who is sitting at the table with Charles Surface?

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