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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 reason does Fainall give for Mirabell's deception being revealed?
(a) Mrs. Marwood tried to protect her friend, Lady Wishfort.
(b) He did not return Mrs. Marwood's romantic gestures.
(c) He deserved it.
(d) He should have expected Lady Wishfort's friends to tell her.

2. Why is Mrs. Fainall's husband cold to her?
(a) He hates her for cuckolding him.
(b) Because of his affair with Mrs. Marwood.
(c) He no longer loves her.
(d) His libido has lessened with age.

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

4. What does the success of Congreve's play depend on?
(a) His past successes.
(b) Its own merit.
(c) His following.
(d) His previous body of work.

5. Who are the fools spoken of in the prologue?
(a) Husbands, wives and lovers.
(b) Members of society in general.
(c) Critics of the play.
(d) Poets and natural fools.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Petulant hire three prostitutes?

2. What is a prologue?

3. How does Witwoud describe Petulant?

4. What is a cabal?

5. What is a chocolate house?

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