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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. Who hints that they have influenced what is read in papers and public advertisements?
(a) Plagiary.
(b) Dangle.
(c) Sneer.
(d) Puff.

2. When Plagiary asks if Dangle and Sneer like his play, what does Sneer say?
(a) That he did not read it.
(b) That he loves it.
(c) That he hates it.
(d) That he used it in his fire.

3. What happened when Puff pleaded for charity?
(a) He never pleaded for charity.
(b) He lost money.
(c) He was arrested.
(d) He made a lot of money.

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

5. Dangle comments that one of Sneer's plays is a tragedy, but Sneer disagrees and tells him it is what kind of play?
(a) A sentimental romance.
(b) A satire.
(c) A historical romance.
(d) A Shakespearean classic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who goes out to greet the new guests near the end of Act 1, Scene 1, Part 2?

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

3. What is the driving force of this play?

4. Who tells Puff that his identity has already been published?

5. What does Dangle suggest he and Sneer do together after Sneer enters the room?

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