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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 invite to the last rehearsal of his play?
(a) Plagiary.
(b) Puff.
(c) Mrs. Dangle.
(d) Dangle.

2. Why does Puff object to Sneer's request at first?
(a) He never objects to Sneer's request.
(b) He is not producing a play.
(c) He does not like Sneer.
(d) He does not want to be known as the author.

3. What is language defined as in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A means to secure friendship.
(b) The indisputable truth.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A powerful obscurer of truth.

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

5. What does Puff say that plays should not show?
(a) Things that happen between families.
(b) Things that are unrealistic.
(c) Plays should show anything the writer wants.
(d) Things that happen every day.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who asks Plagiary whether he sent his play to any producers?

4. Who says that plays should show things that might happen?

5. Who refers to a character that refuses to give an opinion unless he is absolutely sure of the facts?

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