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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would Plagiary rather be abused than not mentioned at all?
(a) Because he needs the money.
(b) Because he is so desperate to be popular.
(c) Plagiary would not rather be abused than not mentioned at all.
(d) Because he will lose his pension otherwise.

2. 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 his brother.
(d) That Sneer is a horrible writer.

3. What does the Prologue accuse the Muses of being corrupted by?
(a) Christianity.
(b) The desire to please artistic critics.
(c) Humanity.
(d) The gods and goddesses of Olympus.

4. What does Sneer say about Plagiary's play that he has read?
(a) How wonderful it was.
(b) That Plagiary should write a sequel.
(c) How awful it is.
(d) That Sneer wants to produce it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Dangle complains about being taken advantage of, what does Sneer remind him?

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

3. What does Dangle suggest he and Sneer do together after Sneer enters the room?

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

5. What is the driving force of this play?

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