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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sir Oliver decide to impersonate Stanley?
(a) Because he wants to be like Stanley.
(b) To see how his nephews will treat him.
(c) Because Stanley asks him to.
(d) He does not decide to impersonate Stanley.

2. Who demonstrates willingness to engage in long-winded gossip about anyone and everyone; and annoys Maria in the process?
(a) Mrs. Candour.
(b) Charles Surface.
(c) Snake.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

3. Who speaks in "A Portrait"?
(a) Lady Teazle.
(b) Sheridan.
(c) Garrick.
(d) Charles Surface.

4. Sir Peter would like for Maria to turn her attention away from Charles Surface, and toward which of the following?
(a) Snake.
(b) Joseph Surface.
(c) Sir Oliver.
(d) Benjamin Backbite.

5. How do people usually judge others, according to the speaker of "A Portrait"?
(a) By listening to others' reports.
(b) By analyzing their clothes.
(c) By listening to what the person says.
(d) By getting to know the person.

6. Why is the speaker of the Prologue important?
(a) He was the co-owner of Drury Lane at the time.
(b) He is the main character in the play.
(c) He wrote the play.
(d) He is not important.

7. Which of the following messages is meant to be relayed with subtlety to the honored individual during the portrait portion of the plays?
(a) That the honor bestowed will continue throughout the rest of the theatrical season.
(b) That the playwright is infatuated with the honored individual.
(c) That the honor bestowed is limited to one night's performance of the play..
(d) That the success of the playhouse depends on the number of audience members that the honored individual actually is able to draw to the playhouse.

8. How does Lady Sneerwell feel about her talents?
(a) Proud.
(b) Angry.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Sad.

9. Rather than listen to others' stories, what does Sir Oliver want to do?
(a) Listen to others' stories.
(b) Hear what Sir Peter says.
(c) Listen to Rowley.
(d) Judge Charles for himself.

10. Playwright Sheridan refers to Mr. Moses as which of the following?
(a) The honest Israelite.
(b) The colorful storyteller.
(c) The literary gentleman.
(d) The profound poet.

11. In Act 1, Scene 2, who claims that Charles is an upright young man?
(a) Lady Teazle.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Sir Peter.
(d) Rowley.

12. What is Maria worrying about as she enters in the middle of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Her engagement to Charles Surface.
(b) Her father's health.
(c) Her engagement to Joseph Surface.
(d) Her suitor, Sir Benjamin Backbite, and his uncle, Crabtree.

13. Why does the plan hatched by Sir Oliver, Sir Peter, and Rowley change slightly?
(a) Mr. Moses informs Sir Oliver that Charles has asked to borrow money from Mr. Premium.
(b) Sir Oliver changes his mind.
(c) Stanley arrives.
(d) Charles learns about the plan.

14. What does Sir Peter think about Charles?
(a) That he is a free-spending profligate who will be a disappointment to himself and others.
(b) That he will make a wonderful husband for Maria.
(c) That he should have married Lady Teazle.
(d) That he is a wonderful young man.

15. What does the playwright attempt to do with his writing of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays"?
(a) Encourage people to tolerate each other more.
(b) Get scandal under control.
(c) Attain wealth.
(d) Entertain the masses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maria feel about Charles, according to Act 3, Scene 1?

2. How is Sir Oliver able to impersonate Stanley?

3. What does Maria do when she sees Lady Teazle heading toward her?

4. Which of the lady's abilities does the gentleman praise?

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

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