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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. Who is Mrs. Millamant?
(a) Fainall's sister.
(b) The woman Mirabell loves.
(c) A relative of the two gentlemen.
(d) An acquaintance of Mirabell.

2. Why did Mirabell pretend to love Lady Wishfort?
(a) To get her money.
(b) To disguise his true feelings for Mrs. Millamant.
(c) To make fun of her.
(d) To show the world what a stud he was.

3. What is the purpose of the play?
(a) To lecture the audience and therefore, society.
(b) To instruct the audience in life.
(c) To add to the audience's knowledge.
(d) To entertain the audience.

4. What happens if Mirabell's uncle marries and has a child?
(a) Mirabell will be penniless.
(b) The uncle will gain his statue in society.
(c) Mirabell will lose his inheritance.
(d) Fainall will receive a fee for helping the uncle.

5. What was Mrs. Millamant's response to her aunt's statement?
(a) She is offended.
(b) She laughs, too.
(c) She feels hurt for Mirabell.
(d) She agrees with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. By firing back at the audience, what does Congreve do?

2. How does Mrs. Marwood attack Fainall when he angers her?

3. What are the tastes of poets determined by?

4. While drinking chocolate, what else are Mirabell and Fainall doing?

5. What news does the footman bring Mirabell at the chocolate house?

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