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

2. Why does Dangle tell Plagiary that Sneer never means what he says?
(a) To anger Sneer.
(b) To be funny.
(c) To prevent an argument.
(d) Because it is true.

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

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

5. Whom does the servant announce at the end of Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1?
(a) Sir Fretful Plagiary.
(b) Sneer.
(c) Dangle.
(d) Puff.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Of what is Plagiary scared?

3. What kind of producers do Dangle, Sneer and Plagiary question the wisdom of sending a play to?

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

5. Who suggests that someone would be doing Plagiary a favor by stealing his ideas?

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