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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. Whom does Mrs. Dangle claim is the only critic that really matters for those working in the theatre?
(a) Dangle.
(b) Plagiary.
(c) The public.
(d) Sneer.

2. When Mrs. Dangle claims that Plagiary's play is a little long, how does Plagiary respond?
(a) He agrees with her.
(b) He storms out of the room.
(c) He claims that it is actually short.
(d) He completely ignores her.

3. Who asks Plagiary whether he sent his play to any producers?
(a) Dangle.
(b) Puff.
(c) Sneer.
(d) Mrs. Dangle.

4. What does Sneer say the critic wrote about Plagiary?
(a) That Plagiary should be paid more.
(b) That Plagiary is a very good writer.
(c) That Plagiary is completely uninventive.
(d) That Plagiary should stop writing.

5. As the first scene opens, what are Mr. and Mrs. Dangle doing?
(a) Eating breakfast.
(b) Eating dinner.
(c) Reading a book to their child.
(d) Rehearsing a scene from their play.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who decides to invent something that was said about Plagiary's play?

2. Whose arrival does the servant announce near the end of Act 1, Scene 1, Part 2?

3. How does Plagiary respond to the offer to help him send his play to producers?

4. Who does Dangle say can give Plagiary good criticism if he wants it?

5. When Plagiary asks if Dangle and Sneer like his play, what does Sneer say?

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