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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. Who does Puff claim that he taught to speak better?
(a) Sneer.
(b) Dangle.
(c) Plagiary.
(d) Auctioneers.

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

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

4. Whom does Mrs. Dangle say laughs at her husband behind his back?
(a) Everyone that they know.
(b) Theatre people and non-theatre people alike.
(c) Sneer.
(d) Plagiary.

5. Who announces Sneer's arrival?
(a) The chauffeur.
(b) Sneer.
(c) Mrs. Dangle.
(d) A servant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the prompter tell Puff when Puff calls for the beginning of the next scene?

3. Who announces that everything is ready for the rehearsal to begin?

4. When Plagiary arrives, what do Dangle and Sneer tell him?

5. What kind of producers do Dangle, Sneer and Plagiary question the wisdom of sending a play to?

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