Test Your Knowledge of The School for Scandal Play

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    Which character is an extravagant but good-hearted young man?

    • Charles Surface
    • Joseph Surface
    • Sir Oliver Surface
    • Sir Peter Teazle
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Welcome to the enchanting world of "The School for Scandal"! This classic comedy of manners takes you on a delightful journey through the intricacies of high society in 18th-century London. As you embark on this quiz, you'll explore the vivid characters, clever plots, and timeless themes that have made this play a celebrated masterpiece. "The School for Scandal" unfolds with humor, wit, and satire, shedding light on the consequences of gossip, deceit, and the clash between appearances and reality. Navigate through the play, where love, money, and moral dilemmas interweave, revealing the true nature of characters.
Discover the nuances of the play's creation, from its first performance to the entertaining epilogue. Dive into the clever disguises, domestic quarrels, and ingenious schemes that shape the plot, and test your understanding of the characters' motivations and the social commentary woven into the narrative. Are you ready to prove your expertise on "The School for Scandal"? Whether you're a seasoned theater enthusiast or a newcomer to this classic, this quiz promises an engaging exploration of one of the finest comedies in the English literary tradition. Let the curtain rise on your knowledge as you journey through the questions and uncover the layers of brilliance within this timeless play.

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  • 2. 

    Who does Sir Oliver disguise as to test his nephew Joseph?

    • Mr. Successful

    • Mr. Stanley

    • Mr. Wealthy

    • Mr. Charitable

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  • 3. 

    In what year was "The School for Scandal" first performed?

    • 1755

    • 1777

    • 1800

    • 1822

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  • 4. 

    How many acts are there in "The School for Scandal"?

    • Three

    • Four

    • Five

    • Six

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  • 5. 

    What is Lady Teazle's desire in the quarrel beginning the second act?

    • To travel abroad

    • To purchase luxury goods

    • To become a painter

    • To adopt a child

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  • 6. 

    Who wrote "The School for Scandal"?

    • Richard Brinsley Goldsmith

    • Richard Brinsley Wilde

    • Richard Brinsley Sheridan

    • Richard Brinsley Austen

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  • 7. 

    Who disguises himself to determine his heir?

    • Charles Surface

    • Joseph Surface

    • Sir Oliver Surface

    • Sir Peter Teazle

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  • 8. 

    How does the second act of the play begin?

    • With a quarrel between the Teazles

    • With a dance sequence

    • With Sir Oliver's arrival

    • With a letter from Lady Sneerwell

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  • 9. 

    Who wrote the humorous epilogue for the play?

    • Richard Brinsley Sheridan

    • George Colman the Younger

    • George Colman the Elder

    • Oliver Goldsmith

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    In the 1930 film adaptation, who directed "The School for Scandal"?

    • Theodore 

    • Basil Rathbone

    • Frank Stanmore

    • Queenie Thomas

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