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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. According to the information included in the prologue, what is the rate of probability that the playwright will succeed in attempting to address the issue of focus in the play?
(a) Likely to achieve.
(b) Unlikely to achieve.
(c) Highly likely to achieve.
(d) Impossible to achieve.

2. Who is Richard Brinsley Sheridan?
(a) British War Hero in war between Britain and France.
(b) Stage Director at the Globe Theatre in Stratford.
(c) Playwright of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays".
(d) Fine Arts Critic for the London Times.

3. What type of credit does Trip have?
(a) Trip is too young to have any type of credit.
(b) Trip has better credit than any other character in the play.
(c) Trip's credit is not any good.
(d) Aside from a few blemishes, Trip's credit is good.

4. In one word, what is the subject of the play?
(a) Love.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Scandal.
(d) Perseverance.

5. According to the information in the prologue, in which way is the playwright approaching the issue of focus in the play?
(a) Casually examining.
(b) Scientifically researching.
(c) Foolishly attacking.
(d) Intelligently exploring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose accomplishments does Charles list in Act 4, Scene 1?

2. What is the "Portrait" portion of a play written during this period supposed to give the audience prior to the beginning of a play presentation?

3. What was Lady Teazle's economic status while she was growing up?

4. Who does Rowley believe Lady Teazle has her eye on?

5. What is the occupation of the person who forces Sir Oliver and his companion to wait in Act 3, Scene 2?

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