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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who speaks in the Prologue?
(a) William Shakespeare.
(b) Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
(c) The Honourable Richard Fitzpatrick.
(d) The main actor.

2. What is Dangle's only interest?
(a) Artwork.
(b) Theatre.
(c) Writing.
(d) His wife.

3. Why would Plagiary rather be abused than not mentioned at all?
(a) Because he will lose his pension otherwise.
(b) Plagiary would not rather be abused than not mentioned at all.
(c) Because he is so desperate to be popular.
(d) Because he needs the money.

4. What does Dangle say about Sneer before Sneer enters?
(a) That he dislikes Sneer's company.
(b) That Sneer is his brother.
(c) That Sneer is a horrible writer.
(d) That they are best friends.

5. What claim does Dangle make in defense of the theatre?
(a) It is tiresome and exhausting.
(b) It is important because it shows real life.
(c) It is important because it reveals the values of the time and its people.
(d) It is fun to watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was "The Critic" first performed?

2. Who decides to invent something that was said about Plagiary's play?

3. Who asks Plagiary whether he sent his play to any producers?

4. What author is alluded to in the Prologue?

5. Who complains that Plagiary insists no playwright but himself is any good?

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