Question

Where does the play begin?

• A. Sir Peter's library
• B. Lady Sneerwell’s dressing room
• C. Charles Surface's study
• D. Joseph Surface's drawing room

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Lady Sneerwell’s dressing room

• The play begins in Lady Sneerwell’s dressing room, establishing her as a central figure in the world of gossip and intrigue.

• Lady Sneerwell, a wealthy widow with a penchant for spreading rumors, is shown conspiring with her accomplice, Snake, to manipulate others through forged letters and false stories.

• This opening scene sets the tone for the play’s focus on scandal, deception, and the consequences of malicious behavior within society.