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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who refers to a character that refuses to give an opinion unless he is absolutely sure of the facts?

2. Who offers explanations of what is going on during the rehearsal?

3. Who says that plays should show things that might happen?

4. What does Puff complain about near the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

5. Who announces that everything is ready for the rehearsal to begin?

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 does Dangle change throughout the play? Detail the changes he makes and the reasons behind those changes.

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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