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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Critic", what does the specific satirize?

2. When does Puff become upset during the rehearsal?

3. What does Puff convince Dangle and Sneer to appear to do?

4. Who explains the complicated meaning of the old man's actions?

5. Who responds arrogantly to questions and comments during the rehearsal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the point-of-view enhance and inhibit the story? How would the story be different if a different point of view were used?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast two of the following: Dangle, Sneer, Puff, and Plagiary.

Essay Topic 3

Is Sir Fretful Plagiary's behavior a clever ruse to stay in the public eye, or is he ignorant of the criticisms of his work? What do you think, and why?

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