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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mrs. Dangle claims that Plagiary's play is a little long, how does Plagiary respond?
(a) He agrees with her.
(b) He claims that it is actually short.
(c) He storms out of the room.
(d) He completely ignores her.

2. What is the slang term for Puff's profession?
(a) Dangling.
(b) Scribbling.
(c) None of the answers is correct.
(d) Puffing.

3. When does the Servant announce Puff's arrival?
(a) When Dangle enters the room.
(b) Before the musicians start playing.
(c) After the musicians finish playing.
(d) As Puff enters the room.

4. What does Sneer explain that the writer of his moralistic comedy about a reformed housebreaker is determined to use the theatre for?
(a) To reunite with his parents.
(b) To challenge and change the law.
(c) To create a new art form.
(d) To make a lot of money.

5. Who has a problem understanding the Italian musicians and the Interpreter?
(a) Puff.
(b) Dangle.
(c) Sneer.
(d) Mrs. Dangle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose arrival does the servant announce near the end of Act 1, Scene 1, Part 2?

2. How did Puff make his living?

3. Who complains that Plagiary insists no playwright but himself is any good?

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

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

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