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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 decides to invent something that was said about Plagiary's play?
(a) Sneer.
(b) Sneer and Dangle.
(c) Mrs. Dangle.
(d) Dangle.

2. When Mrs. Dangle claims that Plagiary's play is a little long, how does Plagiary respond?
(a) He agrees with her.
(b) He completely ignores her.
(c) He claims that it is actually short.
(d) He storms out of the room.

3. Who does Dangle say can give Plagiary good criticism if he wants it?
(a) Puff.
(b) Mrs. Dangle.
(c) Dangle.
(d) Plagiary.

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

5. What kind of producers do Dangle, Sneer and Plagiary question the wisdom of sending a play to?
(a) Producers who write plays themselves.
(b) Producers who they know.
(c) Producers who make too much money.
(d) Producers who need money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was "The Critic" first performed?

2. Who goes out to greet the new guests near the end of Act 1, Scene 1, Part 2?

3. Whose ideas are as empty as his words?

4. Who claims that the theatre's deterioration results from the audience?

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

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