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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the well-known writer whose pending production Dangle reads about in Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1?
(a) Sneer.
(b) Puff.
(c) Dangle.
(d) Plagiary.

2. What does Sneer say about Plagiary's play that he has read?
(a) That Sneer wants to produce it.
(b) That Plagiary should write a sequel.
(c) How awful it is.
(d) How wonderful it was.

3. Who suggests that all three men walk to the theatre together?
(a) Sneer.
(b) Dangle.
(c) Plagiary.
(d) Puff.

4. Where does Puff agree to meet Dangle and Sneer?
(a) At the theatre.
(b) At Sneer's house.
(c) At Dangle's house.
(d) At the corner between Dangle's house and the theatre.

5. Who enters after the musicians leave the room?
(a) Dangle.
(b) Plagiary.
(c) Puff.
(d) Sneer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was "The Critic" first performed?

2. Who announces Sneer's arrival?

3. Who has a problem understanding the Italian musicians and the Interpreter?

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

5. Who suggests that the musicians should just do what they came for and play their music?

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