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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 author is alluded to in the Prologue?
(a) Dryden.
(b) Marlowe.
(c) Austen.
(d) Shakespeare.

2. As the first scene opens, what are Mr. and Mrs. Dangle doing?
(a) Eating breakfast.
(b) Reading a book to their child.
(c) Rehearsing a scene from their play.
(d) Eating dinner.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Dangle claim that Plagiary is a favorite of hers?

3. What does Dangle say about Sneer before Sneer enters?

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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