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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Plagiary arrives, what do Dangle and Sneer tell him?
(a) How much they hate his play.
(b) How tired they are.
(c) How much they like his play.
(d) How much they want to see Puff's new play.

2. What does Mrs. Dangle tell Plagiary about Dangle and Sneer?
(a) That she hates both Dangle and Sneer.
(b) That they want to support him financially.
(c) That they were both just saying how much they hated his play.
(d) She does not tell them anything.

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

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

5. With what does Mrs. Dangle claim her husband makes himself look ridiculous?
(a) His lack of style.
(b) His womanizing.
(c) His hairpiece.
(d) His passion for theatre.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suggests that the musicians should just do what they came for and play their music?

2. What happened when Puff pleaded for charity?

3. When Mrs. Dangle claims that Plagiary's play is a little long, how does Plagiary respond?

4. What kind of producers do Dangle, Sneer and Plagiary question the wisdom of sending a play to?

5. What is Puff a professional at doing?

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