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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Dangle say can give Plagiary good criticism if he wants it?
(a) Mrs. Dangle.
(b) Dangle.
(c) Plagiary.
(d) Puff.

2. As the first scene opens, what are Mr. and Mrs. Dangle doing?
(a) Eating breakfast.
(b) Reading a book to their child.
(c) Rehearsing a scene from their play.
(d) Eating dinner.

3. What does Plagiary claim about incident in his play?
(a) There is not enough.
(b) There is too much.
(c) There is too much in the last act.
(d) There is not enough in the last act.

4. What is satirized by the hope for a lack of scandal about Queen Elizabeth?
(a) Critics.
(b) The views of critics that all plays should contain a romance.
(c) Plays.
(d) The views of critics that all plays should contain a scandal.

5. Who claims that the theatre's deterioration results from the audience?
(a) Puff.
(b) Plagiary.
(c) Sneer.
(d) Dangle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What claim does Dangle make in defense of the theatre?

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

3. Which character is not as smart as he thinks?

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

5. What does Puff express joy at in extravagant language?

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