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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. Who claims that the theatre's deterioration results from the audience?
(a) Dangle.
(b) Puff.
(c) Sneer.
(d) Plagiary.

2. Who is the well-known writer whose pending production Dangle reads about in Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1?
(a) Puff.
(b) Sneer.
(c) Dangle.
(d) Plagiary.

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

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

5. What claim does Dangle make in defense of the theatre?
(a) It is important because it reveals the values of the time and its people.
(b) It is important because it shows real life.
(c) It is tiresome and exhausting.
(d) It is fun to watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dangle's only interest?

2. As the first scene opens, what are Mr. and Mrs. Dangle doing?

3. With what does Mrs. Dangle claim her husband makes himself look ridiculous?

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

5. What is the driving force of this play?

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