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

2. Who comments that Plagiary's humility is false?
(a) Sneer.
(b) Dangle.
(c) Plagiary.
(d) Puff.

3. Where does Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1 begin?
(a) In Dangle's house.
(b) In the theatre.
(c) In Plagiary's house.
(d) In the street.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Mrs. Dangle claim is the only critic that really matters for those working in the theatre?

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

4. What does Sneer explain that the writer of his moralistic comedy about a reformed housebreaker is determined to use the theatre for?

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

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