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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Dangle complains about being taken advantage of, what does Sneer remind him?
(a) That he volunteered.
(b) That he enjoys being in the middle of things.
(c) That he is not being taken advantage of.
(d) That he is not able to do anything anyway.

2. Who claims that the theatre's deterioration results from the audience?
(a) Puff.
(b) Plagiary.
(c) Dangle.
(d) Sneer.

3. Dangle comments that one of Sneer's plays is a tragedy, but Sneer disagrees and tells him it is what kind of play?
(a) A Shakespearean classic.
(b) A sentimental romance.
(c) A historical romance.
(d) A satire.

4. What happened when Puff pleaded for charity?
(a) He made a lot of money.
(b) He lost money.
(c) He never pleaded for charity.
(d) He was arrested.

5. What kind of producers do Dangle, Sneer and Plagiary question the wisdom of sending a play to?
(a) Producers who they know.
(b) Producers who write plays themselves.
(c) Producers who need money.
(d) Producers who make too much money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks to accompany Dangle to Puff's rehearsal?

2. Who announces Sneer's arrival?

3. What does Plagiary claim he is glad when a wise critic does?

4. When Mrs. Dangle claims that Plagiary's play is a little long, how does Plagiary respond?

5. What does Sneer say the critic wrote about Plagiary?

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