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

2. Whom does Dangle tell his wife to offer refreshments to?
(a) Sneer.
(b) The musicians.
(c) Plagiary.
(d) Puff.

3. When Dangle complains about being taken advantage of, what does Sneer remind him?
(a) That he is not able to do anything anyway.
(b) That he enjoys being in the middle of things.
(c) That he volunteered.
(d) That he is not being taken advantage of.

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

5. What do the comments about the Spanish Armada and Tilbury refer to?
(a) Puff's parents.
(b) Puff's past.
(c) An incident in British history.
(d) The military history of Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who praises Puff's cleverness in making a living at puffing?

2. Dangle comments that one of Sneer's plays is a tragedy, but Sneer disagrees and tells him it is what kind of play?

3. Who has taken advantage of Puff's offer regarding his play?

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

5. Whom does the governor's daughter fall in love with in Puff's play?

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