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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. With what does Mrs. Dangle claim her husband makes himself look ridiculous?
(a) His lack of style.
(b) His womanizing.
(c) His hairpiece.
(d) His passion for theatre.

2. Why does Dangle tell Plagiary that Sneer never means what he says?
(a) Because it is true.
(b) To anger Sneer.
(c) To prevent an argument.
(d) To be funny.

3. How does Plagiary treat the negative comments about his work?
(a) Very seriously.
(b) He starts crying.
(c) He decides never to write again.
(d) As a joke.

4. Who says more incidents are needed in the fifth act of Plagiary's play?
(a) Dangle.
(b) Sneer.
(c) Puff.
(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 make too much money.
(c) Producers who they know.
(d) Producers who need money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Plagiary respond to the offer to help him send his play to producers?

2. When does the Servant announce Puff's arrival?

3. What does Puff list examples of?

4. Where was "The Critic" first performed?

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

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