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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Peter ask Rowley not to tell his friend about?
(a) His marriage.
(b) His marital strife.
(c) His feelings about Charles.
(d) Nothing.

2. Why does Lazy Teazle question Joseph about Maria?
(a) She does not question Joseph about Maria.
(b) She loves Maria.
(c) She is jealous.
(d) She is worried about Charles.

3. Who admits to being proud of possessing subtle, yet effective character assassinating abilities?
(a) Mrs. Candour.
(b) Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

4. While at Lady Sneerwell's gossip gathering, Joseph Surface finds that Lady Teazle is which of the following?
(a) Not really interested in gossip.
(b) Married to Sir Peter.
(c) Not easily placated.
(d) Interested in Crabtree.

5. What was Lady Teazle's economic status while she was growing up?
(a) Poor.
(b) It is not known.
(c) Rich.
(d) Middle-class.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom of the following is estranged from Sir Peter?

2. Whom does Sir Peter tell about his problems with Lady Teazle?

3. Which of the following is Sir Peter Teazle not willing to do?

4. What is the name of the man who has requested financial help from Charles Surface and Joseph Surface?

5. What does the subject turn to early in Act 2, Scene 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rowley do to try to console Sir Peter with respect to his suspicion that Lady Teazle may be interested in Charles Surface?

2. In the Portrait section of this Play, what does Sheridan advise the audience members about relying on the reports of others while attempting to assess a person's true worth?

3. In Act 5, Scene 2, how far off are Lady Sneerwell and her gossiping cohorts on the details surrounding the "love triangle" confrontation between Joseph and the Teazles?

4. What does writer David Garrick state that Sheridan will attempt to do in relation to the subject matter in his Play?

5. In Act 4, Scene 2, how does Sir Oliver steadfastly defend his nephew, Charles' reputation?

6. How does Lady Sneerwell clarify to Snake who her real love interest is Charles Surface, and not his brother, Joseph?

7. Who does Sir Peter blame for Charles Surface being a free-spending profligate?

8. What does Rowley tell Sir Oliver about Charles and Joseph?

9. How is the gossiping group's misinformation concerning the confrontation at Joseph's house cleared up by Sir Peter?

10. How do Mr. Moses and Trip's business negotiations progress?

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