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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sir Oliver point out has sent Joseph plenty of money, according to rumor?
(a) Mr. Premium.
(b) Charles.
(c) His uncle, Sir Oliver.
(d) Lady Teazle.

2. Who explains that Joseph had designs on Lady Teazle?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Sir Oliver.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Lady Teazle.

3. What is Charles's purpose for holding an auction?
(a) To sell his family portraits.
(b) He refuses to hold the auction.
(c) To make Sir Oliver, ie. Mr. Premium, happy.
(d) Because he feels pressured to hold the auction.

4. Based on the surroundings within his house, what type of money handler does Charles Surface appear to be?
(a) Charles is a tight-fisted fellow who does not part with his money frivolously.
(b) He does not handle money well. He is a spendthrift.
(c) Charles Surface does not have any money to handle.
(d) He is able to handle it in a conservative manner with the help of his accountant.

5. How does Sir Oliver see Charles to be beneath the surface during and after the portrait auction?
(a) Selfish.
(b) Noble.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Conniving.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who buys some of Charles Surface's goods right away before anyone else even has an opportunity to look at them?

2. What type of objects does Charles Surface have available to sell?

3. What do the Surface brothers, Joseph and Charles disagree about in Act 5, Scene 3?

4. Who interrupts Joseph and Lady Teazle's rendezvous?

5. What is Sir Oliver's impression of Charles as he leaves his home following the portrait auction?

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