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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. What does Puff say will be in his play to Dangle and Sneer's approbation?
(a) An appearance by Queen Elizabeth.
(b) A love scene.
(c) A fiery battle at sea.
(d) None of these is correct.

2. Who suggests that all three men walk to the theatre together?
(a) Sneer.
(b) Dangle.
(c) Plagiary.
(d) Puff.

3. What does Plagiary say angers him?
(a) Sneer.
(b) The belief that negative criticism upsets him.
(c) The critic's negative review.
(d) Dangle pretending to be his friend.

4. Where is Puff's play set?
(a) At Tilbury Fort.
(b) In Iceland.
(c) In Spain.
(d) In Italy.

5. As Puff grows increasing upset, whom does he push?
(a) Dangle.
(b) The actress playing Tilburina.
(c) Sneer.
(d) A secondary character.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the well-known writer whose pending production Dangle reads about in Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1?

2. Who refers to a nasty notice about Plagiary's play in an earlier newspaper?

3. Who says that actors are always good judges?

4. Who does Puff claim that he taught to speak better?

5. What directions does Puff give the actors during the rehearsal?

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