THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL - SHERIDAN

THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL - SHERIDAN

1.      In the prologue, what does Garrick say about Sheridan? That he's fighting a losing battle.

2.      Who is the hero of the novel? Charles surface.

3.      In the opening scene of The School for Scandal Snake is drinking cholocate.

4.      In the opening scene of the school for scandal, Snake and lady Sneerwell are speaking about the secret love between Lady Brittle and captain Boastall.

5.      Who called Sir Oliver Surface as little premium, when he was in the disguise of Mr. Premium? Trip

6.      Lady Sneerwell’s scandals were published in? The town and Country magazine.

7.      Who is Lady Teazle's "lover"? Joseph Surface

8.      Who does not gather at the Teazle house to get information on the argument? Snake

9.      What does Trip do that surprises Sir Oliver? He tries to raise some money

10.  Do the Teazles love each other? Yes but the hide it and love to quarrel

11.  What does Snake wish the others at Joseph's house to keep secret? That he told the truth.

12.  Which one of the gentlemen writes poetry at the drop of a hat? Sir Benjamin Backbite

13.  What is Joseph's argument to Lady Teazle as to why she should have an affair? She should sin in her own defense to save her reputation.

14.  Which of the two Surface brothers is in cahoots with Lady Sneerwell? Joseph Surface

15.  Which painting does Charles refuse to sell? Sir Oliver Surface

16.  What is Sheridan lampooning in this play? Gossip, malice and hypocrisy

17.  Who hides behind the screen to avoid detection? Lady Teazle

18.  Who does Maria love? Charles Surface

19. 

12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Why does Rowley distrust Joseph? He thinks Joseph has too much sentiment.

20.  Which character does most harm by championing acquaintances? Mrs. Candor

21.  What does Snake do at Sir Peter's house? Drops a forged letter

22.  Who is to marry at the end? Charles and Maria

23.  Why does Lady Teazle have a "lover"? It's fashionable.

24.  Who does Sir Peter want Maria to marry? Joseph Surface

25.  Who is Sir Benjamin Backbite?  Maria's "lover"

26.  Where does Sir Peter hide when Charles visits Joseph? In the closet

27.  Why is Joseph cozying up to Lady Teazle? to gain her support

28.  Which of the following does not belong to "The School for Scandal"? Charles Surface

29.  Why does Lady Sneerwell indulge in slander? Because she was once injured by slander and she enjoys bringing others to that pain.

30.  Who are Lady Sneerwell's cohorts in her slander plot against Charles? Snake and Joseph

31.  Lady Sneerwell is ready to sacrifice her wealth to win Charles Surface as his lover.

32.  Lady Sneerwell is a widow of a Knight.

33.  Maria was loved by whom? Charley Surface

34.  Who was Surface brother’s father’s of Steward?  Rowley

35.  How was the scandal compared to? Hydra.

36.  Who was Crabtree? Uncle of  Benjamin Bacbite.

37.  Who are the scandal mongers? Lady Sneerwell, Mr.Candour and Crabtree.

38.  ‘when an old bachelor takes a tough wife, what is the who expect?”- who says? Sir Peter

39.  What is the wish of Sir Peter Teazle? He wants Maria to marry Joseph Surface.

40.  After Surface brother’s father’s death who acted a kind of guardian to both till their uncle return from the East? Sir Peter Teazle.

41.  Who was Oliver Surface’s old friend?  Sir Peter

42.  How many years Oliver surface had been in India? 16 years.

43.  In India, where did Oliver lived at? Calcutta.

44.  Who suffered by marrying an old Bachelor? Lady Teazle

45.  The characters indulging in scandal mongering are Rich.

46.  Where does the scandal mongers gather and spread scandals? Lady Sneerwell.

47.  Who would like that law should be enacted against scandal mongers? Sir Peter Teazle.

48.  Who was worse than a bankrupt? Charles Surface.

49.  Who proposed the plan that sir Oliver may test Charles in disguise? Sir Peter.

50.  Who was a jew? Moses.

51.  Oliver surface, who is disguised as Stanley, went to Joseph’s house.