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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. What does Sneer say about Plagiary's play that he has read?
(a) That Sneer wants to produce it.
(b) That Plagiary should write a sequel.
(c) How awful it is.
(d) How wonderful it was.

2. What does Mrs. Dangle tell Plagiary about Dangle and Sneer?
(a) That they were both just saying how much they hated his play.
(b) That she hates both Dangle and Sneer.
(c) That they want to support him financially.
(d) She does not tell them anything.

3. Why would Plagiary rather be abused than not mentioned at all?
(a) Because he needs the money.
(b) Because he is so desperate to be popular.
(c) Because he will lose his pension otherwise.
(d) Plagiary would not rather be abused than not mentioned at all.

4. Whose ideas are as empty as his words?
(a) Puff's.
(b) Dangle's.
(c) Sneer's.
(d) Plagiary's.

5. With what does Mrs. Dangle claim her husband makes himself look ridiculous?
(a) His passion for theatre.
(b) His hairpiece.
(c) His lack of style.
(d) His womanizing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the well-known writer whose pending production Dangle reads about in Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1?

2. Who suggests that all three men walk to the theatre together?

3. What is Dangle's only interest?

4. What does Sheridan's play satirize?

5. Whom does Puff agree to let attend his rehearsal?

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