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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the love scene finishes, what does Puff congratulate himself on doing?
(a) Improving on long established traditions.
(b) Directing his play.
(c) Trying to invent something new.
(d) Becoming friends with Sneer.

2. Who suggests that someone would be doing Plagiary a favor by stealing his ideas?
(a) Plagiary.
(b) Dangle.
(c) Puff.
(d) Sneer.

3. Whose language obscures who he truly is?
(a) Puff's.
(b) Sneer's.
(c) Dangle's.
(d) Plagiary's.

4. What is Puff a professional at doing?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Writing plays.
(c) Acting in tragedies.
(d) Improving the words and writings of others.

5. Though Puff says Queen Elizabeth does not appear, what makes it as good as if she did appear?
(a) The fact that she is frequently spoken about.
(b) Queen Elizabeth is in the play.
(c) The fact that she speaks from offstage.
(d) The fact that she is dead during the play's action.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Puff become upset during the rehearsal?

2. After Puff's lengthy speech on puffing, what does Sneer claim that he recognizes the importance of?

3. Who exclaims over the changes in Puff's play?

4. Who suggests that all three men walk to the theatre together?

5. Why does Puff object to Sneer's request at first?

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