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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 Sneer explain that the writer of his moralistic comedy about a reformed housebreaker is determined to use the theatre for?
(a) To create a new art form.
(b) To challenge and change the law.
(c) To make a lot of money.
(d) To reunite with his parents.

2. Which character is not as smart as he thinks?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) Puff
(c) Sneer
(d) Dangle

3. Of what is Plagiary scared?
(a) People stealing his ideas.
(b) People thinking that he is a good writer.
(c) People hating him.
(d) People laughing at his work.

4. Whose point is being argued about actors being "the abstract and brief chronicles of the times"?
(a) Puff's.
(b) Marlowe's.
(c) Plagiary's.
(d) Shakespeare's.

5. Who claims that the theatre's deterioration results from the audience?
(a) Plagiary.
(b) Puff.
(c) Dangle.
(d) Sneer.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Servant announce Puff's arrival?

2. Which character's name signifies his attitude toward other playwrights?

3. To what does Sneer compare the modesty of audiences?

4. What happened when Puff pleaded for charity?

5. What does Sneer say the critic wrote about Plagiary?

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