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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. Whose language obscures who he truly is?
(a) Puff's.
(b) Plagiary's.
(c) Sneer's.
(d) Dangle's.

2. What does Puff say will be in his play to Dangle and Sneer's approbation?
(a) None of these is correct.
(b) A love scene.
(c) A fiery battle at sea.
(d) An appearance by Queen Elizabeth.

3. What is language defined as in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A means to secure friendship.
(c) The indisputable truth.
(d) A powerful obscurer of truth.

4. After Puff's lengthy speech on puffing, what does Sneer claim that he recognizes the importance of?
(a) Puff's profession.
(b) Puff's last rehearsal.
(c) The theatre.
(d) Sneer's family life.

5. What does Puff say the changes are affecting?
(a) His sleep.
(b) His feelings.
(c) His writing.
(d) His appetite.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Puff agree to meet Dangle and Sneer?

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

3. What does Puff claim that every tragedy has to have?

4. What does Sheridan's play satirize?

5. Who asks to accompany Dangle to Puff's rehearsal?

(see the answer key)

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