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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the first scene opens, what are Mr. and Mrs. Dangle doing?
(a) Eating breakfast.
(b) Reading a book to their child.
(c) Eating dinner.
(d) Rehearsing a scene from their play.

2. Who announces Sneer's arrival?
(a) A servant.
(b) Sneer.
(c) The chauffeur.
(d) Mrs. Dangle.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What claim does Dangle make in defense of the theatre?

2. Why does Mrs. Dangle claim that Plagiary is a favorite of hers?

3. What is Dangle's only interest?

4. What author is alluded to in the Prologue?

5. Where was "The Critic" first performed?

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