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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sneer explain that the writer of his moralistic comedy about a reformed housebreaker is determined to use the theatre for?
(a) To challenge and change the law.
(b) To create a new art form.
(c) To reunite with his parents.
(d) To make a lot of money.

2. Who says Plagiary's play is perfect?
(a) Puff.
(b) Dangle.
(c) Mrs. Dangle.
(d) Sneer.

3. What does Plagiary say about Sneer in an aside?
(a) How he is related to Sneer.
(b) How much he dislikes Sneer.
(c) How rich Sneer is.
(d) He does not speak about Sneer in an aside.

4. What does Mrs. Dangle tell Plagiary about Dangle and Sneer?
(a) That she hates both Dangle and Sneer.
(b) She does not tell them anything.
(c) That they want to support him financially.
(d) That they were both just saying how much they hated his play.

5. 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 historical romance.
(c) A sentimental romance.
(d) A satire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1 begin?

2. Who comments that Plagiary's humility is false?

3. What author is alluded to in the Prologue?

4. Who says more incidents are needed in the fifth act of Plagiary's play?

5. Of what is Plagiary scared?

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