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

2. Who announces Sneer's arrival?
(a) A servant.
(b) The chauffeur.
(c) Sneer.
(d) Mrs. Dangle.

3. Why does Puff object to Dangle's suggestion at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Because he needs to go home for dinner.
(b) Puff agrees to Dangle's suggestion.
(c) Because he thinks it is a bad suggestion.
(d) Because he has puffing to do.

4. What should the point about actors be applied to, according to Puff?
(a) Novels.
(b) Plays.
(c) Friends.
(d) Actors.

5. How did Puff's former way of making his living cause him to feel?
(a) Sad.
(b) Happy.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What offer does Puff make regarding the play?

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

3. Who does Puff invite to the last rehearsal of his play?

4. Whom does Dangle tell his wife to offer refreshments to?

5. Who is making an argument at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

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