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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Plagiary that his play seems to lack incident?
(a) Puff.
(b) Sneer.
(c) Dangle.
(d) Mrs. Dangle.

2. Where does Puff agree to meet Dangle and Sneer?
(a) At the corner between Dangle's house and the theatre.
(b) At Dangle's house.
(c) At the theatre.
(d) At Sneer's house.

3. Whose arrival does the servant announce near the end of Act 1, Scene 1, Part 2?
(a) A group of Italian musicians and an Interpreter.
(b) Puff.
(c) Plagiary.
(d) Sneer.

4. What does Sheridan's play satirize?
(a) Plays.
(b) Critics.
(c) Friends.
(d) Playwrights.

5. Dangle comments that one of Sneer's plays is a tragedy, but Sneer disagrees and tells him it is what kind of play?
(a) A Shakespearean classic.
(b) A satire.
(c) A sentimental romance.
(d) A historical romance.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Puff grows increasing upset, whom does he push?

2. As the first scene opens, what are Mr. and Mrs. Dangle doing?

3. Who comments that Puff's play seems contrived and artificial?

4. Where is Puff's play set?

5. Why does Dangle tell Plagiary that Sneer never means what he says?

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