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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose purity is referred to in the Prologue?
(a) The Vestal Virgins'.
(b) The Muses'.
(c) Puff's.
(d) Dangle's.

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

3. Whose ideas are as empty as his words?
(a) Dangle's.
(b) Sneer's.
(c) Plagiary's.
(d) Puff's.

4. Why does Puff object to Dangle's suggestion at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Because he needs to go home for dinner.
(b) Because he has puffing to do.
(c) Puff agrees to Dangle's suggestion.
(d) Because he thinks it is a bad suggestion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sneer explain that the writer of his moralistic comedy about a reformed housebreaker is determined to use the theatre for?

2. When Mrs. Dangle claims that Plagiary's play is a little long, how does Plagiary respond?

3. Where was "The Critic" first performed?

4. Who worries that they have been too hard on Plagiary?

5. Who hints that they have influenced what is read in papers and public advertisements?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Plagiary react to the imaginary critique of his play?

2. What hope does Sneer express concerning Puff's play?

3. When the prompter announces the beginning of the rehearsal, what does he warn Puff about?

4. Describe Puff's play in terms of the dialogue, emotion, etc.

5. How is language defined in Act 1, Scene 2?

6. What does Dangle say about each of Sneer's plays, and how does Sneer respond?

7. When the curtain rises in Act 3, Scene 1, what is revealed and what does Puff say?

8. What do Dangle and Sneer hope for and how does Puff reply?

9. Describe the beginning of Dangle and Sneer's conversation regarding Sneer's plays.

10. What does Puff do, as he grows more upset?

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