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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. Why does Mrs. Dangle claim that Plagiary is a favorite of hers?
(a) Because he is so friendly.
(b) Because he is an excellent writer.
(c) Because he is very attractive.
(d) Because everyone else abuses him.

2. What does Dangle suggest he and Sneer do together after Sneer enters the room?
(a) Watch Plagiary's newest play.
(b) Attend the first performance of Puff's play.
(c) Collaborate on a play.
(d) Rent an apartment.

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

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

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 sentimental romance.
(b) A satire.
(c) A historical romance.
(d) A Shakespearean classic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comments that Plagiary's humility is false?

2. With what does Mrs. Dangle claim her husband makes himself look ridiculous?

3. Whom does the servant announce at the end of Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1?

4. Where was "The Critic" first performed?

5. Who speaks in the Prologue?

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