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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Dangle complains about being taken advantage of, what does Sneer remind him?
(a) That he is not able to do anything anyway.
(b) That he enjoys being in the middle of things.
(c) That he volunteered.
(d) That he is not being taken advantage of.

3. When Mrs. Dangle claims that Plagiary's play is a little long, how does Plagiary respond?
(a) He completely ignores her.
(b) He claims that it is actually short.
(c) He agrees with her.
(d) He storms out of the room.

4. What does Puff say that plays should not show?
(a) Plays should show anything the writer wants.
(b) Things that happen every day.
(c) Things that happen between families.
(d) Things that are unrealistic.

5. Where is Puff's play set?
(a) In Spain.
(b) At Tilbury Fort.
(c) In Iceland.
(d) In Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is satirized by the hope for a lack of scandal about Queen Elizabeth?

2. Who hopes that Puff's play will not contain a scandal about Queen Elizabeth?

3. Whom does Mrs. Dangle say laughs at her husband behind his back?

4. Who comments that Plagiary's humility is false?

5. What does Dangle say about Sneer before Sneer enters?

(see the answer key)

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