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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. What type of play is Sheridan's "The Critic"?
(a) Satire.
(b) History.
(c) Tragedy.
(d) Romance.

2. After Puff's lengthy speech on puffing, what does Sneer claim that he recognizes the importance of?
(a) Puff's profession.
(b) Sneer's family life.
(c) The theatre.
(d) Puff's last rehearsal.

3. Whom does Mrs. Dangle say laughs at her husband behind his back?
(a) Everyone that they know.
(b) Sneer.
(c) Plagiary.
(d) Theatre people and non-theatre people alike.

4. Who does Puff claim that he taught to speak better?
(a) Auctioneers.
(b) Dangle.
(c) Sneer.
(d) Plagiary.

5. How does Plagiary respond to the offer to help him send his play to producers?
(a) He refuses the offer because he does not trust it.
(b) He does not intend to send his play to producers.
(c) He says he has already sent it out.
(d) He accepts the offer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who says Plagiary's play is perfect?

3. Who tells Puff that his identity has already been published?

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

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

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