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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Dangle tell Plagiary that Sneer never means what he says?

4. Who asks Plagiary whether he sent his play to any producers?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. During and after the scene about the orphan, what does Puff say about this scene?

3. How does Puff describe the love story in his play?

4. What is a satire, and who is the target of this particular satire?

5. Describe the conversation between Dangle, Sneer, and Puff regarding Puff's play.

6. What does Puff tell the actors at the end of the play?

7. What is Puff a professional at?

8. Why does Puff become frustrated by the River Thames' appearance?

9. According to Puff, what is the meaning of the man who appears, shakes his head, and exits in silence?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the setting of "The Critic" significant? What would change if the play were set in a different location?

Essay Topic 2

Which character do you think is the most important, and why?

Essay Topic 3

How is foreshadowing used in "The Critic"? Choose one major instance of foreshadowing and follow it through the play, finishing with how the event is fulfilled.

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