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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has taken advantage of Puff's offer regarding his play?

2. At the end of the play, what does Puff claim will happen the next day?

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

4. What does Puff claim that every tragedy has to have?

5. What does the scene contain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How would the story be different if Puff's play was historically accurate?

Essay Topic 2

How do you think each character's negative aspects and self-importance affects the play as a whole?

Essay Topic 3

Is Sir Fretful Plagiary's behavior a clever ruse to stay in the public eye, or is he ignorant of the criticisms of his work? What do you think, and why?

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