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

2. Who complains that Plagiary insists no playwright but himself is any good?
(a) Plagiary.
(b) Sneer.
(c) Dangle.
(d) Puff.

3. With what does Mrs. Dangle claim her husband makes himself look ridiculous?
(a) His hairpiece.
(b) His lack of style.
(c) His womanizing.
(d) His passion for theatre.

4. Who speaks in the Prologue?
(a) Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
(b) William Shakespeare.
(c) The main actor.
(d) The Honourable Richard Fitzpatrick.

5. Dangle comments that one of Sneer's plays is a tragedy, but Sneer disagrees and tells him it is what kind of play?
(a) A sentimental romance.
(b) A historical romance.
(c) A Shakespearean classic.
(d) A satire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who announces Sneer's arrival?

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

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

4. Whom does Mrs. Dangle say laughs at her husband behind his back?

5. What is the driving force of this play?

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