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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Dangle suggest he and Sneer do together after Sneer enters the room?
(a) Rent an apartment.
(b) Attend the first performance of Puff's play.
(c) Collaborate on a play.
(d) Watch Plagiary's newest play.

3. Who is the well-known writer whose pending production Dangle reads about in Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1?
(a) Puff.
(b) Plagiary.
(c) Sneer.
(d) Dangle.

4. What does Dangle say about Sneer before Sneer enters?
(a) That they are best friends.
(b) That Sneer is a horrible writer.
(c) That Sneer is his brother.
(d) That he dislikes Sneer's company.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sneer explain that the writer of his moralistic comedy about a reformed housebreaker is determined to use the theatre for?

2. Who complains that Plagiary insists no playwright but himself is any good?

3. What author is alluded to in the Prologue?

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

5. Whose purity is referred to in the Prologue?

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