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

2. Whose purity is referred to in the Prologue?
(a) The Muses'.
(b) Puff's.
(c) Dangle's.
(d) The Vestal Virgins'.

3. What does Sheridan's play satirize?
(a) Critics.
(b) Plays.
(c) Playwrights.
(d) Friends.

4. What is Puff a professional at doing?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Improving the words and writings of others.
(c) Writing plays.
(d) Acting in tragedies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the driving force of this play?

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

3. What is the slang term for Puff's profession?

4. Who hints that they have influenced what is read in papers and public advertisements?

5. Who does Puff claim that he taught to speak better?

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