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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. How does Sir Oliver respond to Charles's offer?
(a) He yells at Charles.
(b) He reveals his true identity.
(c) He refuses.
(d) He agrees.

2. What does Sir Oliver plan to do when he meets with Charles?
(a) Disinherit him.
(b) Impersonate a money-lender, Mr. Premium.
(c) Loan him money.
(d) He does not plan to meet Charles.

3. Who is Uncle Crabtree's nephew?
(a) Peter Teazle.
(b) Joseph Surface.
(c) Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Snake.

4. What are two activities that Charles Surface is notorious for engaging in?
(a) Devoting time to church and charity.
(b) Reading and debating.
(c) Being drunk and throwing away his money.
(d) Gossiping and destroying reputations.

5. What makes the situation at the end of Act 2, Scene 1 worse on Sir Peter?
(a) He has a prior engagement.
(b) He has promised to join Lady Teazle for her appointment.
(c) He loves Lady Teazle.
(d) He likes arguing with his wife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were playwrights trying to build through the use of prologues during the historical time period in which the play was written?

3. What is the one item that Charles is not willing to sell at any cost?

4. What are Rowley and Sir Oliver laughing about at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?

5. What does Rowley want to prevent Sir Peter from learning?

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