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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maria considers Lady Teazle to be which of the following types during her meeting with Joseph at the gossipers' gathering?

2. Who is The School for Scandal dedicated to?

3. What is going on between Sir Peter and Lady Teazle at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What is Lady Teazle wanting to buy?

5. What does Sir Peter think about Charles?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story that is revealed in relation to Sir Peter's estrangement from Charles Surface?

2. What ends the argument between Sir Peter and Lady Teazle in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What does Sheridan say about appearances in "A Portrait"?

4. What drives Sir Peter away as the gossipers are in the midst of their gossiping session?

5. What do Sir Oliver's feelings about Charles say about Sir Oliver?

6. How does a question that Mr. Premium (Sir Oliver) asks during the auction evoke a declaration of reverence, deep respect and loyalty toward Sir Oliver from Charles?

7. How does Sir Oliver respond to Charles's offer in Act 3, Scene 3, and why?

8. What does Sheridan admonish the audience about in "A Portrait"?

9. What does Rowley report in Act 4, Scene 2, and how does Sir Oliver react?

10. How does the Epilogue demonstrate Lady Teazle's reformation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do Careless and Snake play in The School for Scandal?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Sheridan's many uses of satire in The School for Scandal. How does this tone affect the reading of the play? How might the tone translate differently when being performed?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Charles and Joseph Surface, both internally and externally.

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