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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Sir Peter about the affair between Joseph and Lady Teazle?

2. What does Sir Peter suggest to embarrass Joseph?

3. What does Sir Oliver show himself to be good at doing?

4. Why are Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree surprised to see Sir Peter walk into his home?

5. In what type of lifestyle does Sir Peter decide that he will allow his wife, Lady Teazle to live?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the benefits and drawbacks to Sir Oliver meeting his nephews while in disguises as Mr. Premium and Stanley?

Essay Topic 2

Looking back at Sheridan's play as a whole, and summing up how the lives of the characters who did not adhere to Sheridan's advice not to involve themselves in scandal, and not to judge others based solely on appearance, does it appear that those who followed his advice were "rewarded" in the end, and those who did not were "punished"? If you agree with the aforementioned, write an essay to support that. If you disagree, write an essay to support your position. Either way, support the position that you select with text, dialogue, and/or paraphrase from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Charles and Maria's relationship.

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