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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 Dangle say about Sneer before Sneer enters?
(a) That they are best friends.
(b) That he dislikes Sneer's company.
(c) That Sneer is a horrible writer.
(d) That Sneer is his brother.

2. To what does Sneer compare the modesty of audiences?
(a) The true modesty of nuns.
(b) The false modesty of prostitutes.
(c) The false modesty of police officers.
(d) The false modesty of teachers.

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

4. What does Dangle suggest he and Sneer do together after Sneer enters the room?
(a) Watch Plagiary's newest play.
(b) Collaborate on a play.
(c) Rent an apartment.
(d) Attend the first performance of Puff's play.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says that abuse is always going to appear from somewhere?

2. What does Plagiary say angers him?

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

4. What claim does Dangle make in defense of the theatre?

5. Who says Plagiary's play is perfect?

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