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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who suggests that someone would be doing Plagiary a favor by stealing his ideas?
(a) Sneer.
(b) Plagiary.
(c) Dangle.
(d) Puff.

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

3. Whom does Puff join in order to watch the rehearsal of his play?
(a) Plagiary and Puff.
(b) Dangle and Sneer.
(c) Sneer and Puff.
(d) Dangle and Puff.

4. How does Plagiary treat the negative comments about his work?
(a) Very seriously.
(b) He starts crying.
(c) As a joke.
(d) He decides never to write again.

5. What does Plagiary claim he is glad when a wise critic does?
(a) Steals his work.
(b) Lies about liking his play.
(c) Points out his play's flaws.
(d) Laughs at him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the comments about the Spanish Armada and Tilbury refer to?

3. Which character's name signifies his attitude toward other playwrights?

4. Who tells Plagiary that his play seems to lack incident?

5. As the first scene opens, what are Mr. and Mrs. Dangle doing?

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