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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the prologue permit Congreve to do to the audience?
(a) It shows how the poet is always in charge of the performance.
(b) It gives him a platform where he can answer his critics.
(c) It serves as a sounding board for his concept of drama.
(d) It allows him to introduce the themes of the play.

2. What is Sir Wilfull's relationship with Lady Wishfort?
(a) He is her son.
(b) He is her brother.
(c) He is her nephew.
(d) He is her uncle.

3. Why is Fainall bored when talking with Mirabell in the chocolate house?
(a) Because Mrs. Millamant enters and begins to talk to them.
(b) Because Sir Rowland enters and begins to talk to them.
(c) Because Mirabell doesn't know how to play.
(d) Because Mirabell is distracted.

4. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?
(a) For her money.
(b) For love.
(c) For her good breeding.
(d) For her social position.

5. Why did Mirabell leave Lady Wishfort's house the previous evening?
(a) Because he detested Lady Wishfort and only went because of Mrs. Millamant.
(b) Because he felt ill and wanted to rest at home.
(c) Because of another commitment.
(d) Because he felt unwelcome.

Short Answer Questions

1. The actor who reads the prologue also plays which character?

2. What does Fainall comment about the gathering the previous evening at Lady Wishfort's?

3. Who is the least important male character in the play?

4. In the chocolate house, what does Mirabel's discussion of Mrs. Millamant's character reveal?

5. Why are poets often fooled?

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