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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. Which character's name signifies his attitude toward other playwrights?
(a) Dangle.
(b) Puff.
(c) Plagiary.
(d) Sneer.

2. Who exclaims over the changes in Puff's play?
(a) Puff.
(b) Sneer.
(c) Plagiary.
(d) Dangle.

3. As Puff grows increasing upset, whom does he push?
(a) Dangle.
(b) A secondary character.
(c) Sneer.
(d) The actress playing Tilburina.

4. Whom does Puff agree to let attend his rehearsal?
(a) Dangle.
(b) Sneer.
(c) Plagiary.
(d) Puff.

5. Why does Mrs. Dangle claim that Plagiary is a favorite of hers?
(a) Because he is an excellent writer.
(b) Because he is very attractive.
(c) Because everyone else abuses him.
(d) Because he is so friendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What consists of bad poetry in Puff's play?

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

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

4. What should the point about actors be applied to, according to Puff?

5. What does Sheridan's play satirize?

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