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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Plagiary arrives, what do Dangle and Sneer tell him?
(a) How much they like his play.
(b) How tired they are.
(c) How much they want to see Puff's new play.
(d) How much they hate his play.

3. Who asks to accompany Dangle to Puff's rehearsal?
(a) Plagiary.
(b) Puff.
(c) Sneer.
(d) Dangle.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sneer say about Plagiary's play that he has read?

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

4. When Plagiary asks if Dangle and Sneer like his play, what does Sneer say?

5. What does Mrs. Dangle tell Plagiary about Dangle and Sneer?

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