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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. What does Dangle suggest he and Sneer do together after Sneer enters the room?
(a) Rent an apartment.
(b) Attend the first performance of Puff's play.
(c) Watch Plagiary's newest play.
(d) Collaborate on a play.

2. What is Dangle's only interest?
(a) Artwork.
(b) Writing.
(c) Theatre.
(d) His wife.

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

4. Why does Mrs. Dangle claim that Plagiary is a favorite of hers?
(a) Because he is so friendly.
(b) Because he is an excellent writer.
(c) Because he is very attractive.
(d) Because everyone else abuses him.

5. Whom does Mrs. Dangle claim is the only critic that really matters for those working in the theatre?
(a) Plagiary.
(b) Dangle.
(c) Sneer.
(d) The public.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose purity is referred to in the Prologue?

2. Why would Plagiary rather be abused than not mentioned at all?

3. Where does Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1 begin?

4. Who claims that the theatre's deterioration results from the audience?

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

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