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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sir Peter dislike everyone at the party?
(a) Because they dislike him.
(b) Because they are ugly.
(c) Because of their incessant gossiping.
(d) He does not dislike them; they are his closest friends.

2. What is Sir Oliver convinced of at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) Charles is worthless.
(b) Joseph has some worth.
(c) Joseph is worthless.
(d) Charles has some worth.

3. Why does Maria leave at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) She cannot take hearing people discuss her love in such unflattering terms.
(b) She does not leave.
(c) She does not feel well.
(d) She has an appointment.

4. Whom does Joseph attempt to push out of his house?
(a) Rowley.
(b) Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Sir Oliver.
(d) Sir Peter.

5. What is it that everyone is always eager to hear as mentioned in the prologue of the play?
(a) Secular music.
(b) Good news about people.
(c) Bad reports and gossip about people.
(d) The sound of money jingling in a pocket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Joseph pretend be a kind friend who does not enjoy the others' gossiping and sniping?

2. When Sir Peter leaves the gossipers' gathering at the home of Lady Sneerwell, what does he claim to have left behind?

3. Which of the following is a witty remark made by Benjamin Backbite that Crabtree is able to share with the gossip group?

4. What is Lady Teazle's reason for her greed?

5. The next character assassination project will involve which of the following activities?

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