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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. Are the tastes of poets random?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Perhaps.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

2. How does Congreve use satire in the prologue?
(a) He uses theatrical devices to enhance satire.
(b) He suggests that farce is outdated.
(c) He states the play does not contain satire, but it is full of satirical pictures of the different behaviors of the characters.
(d) He makes fun of the audience.

3. In the chocolate house, what does Mirabel's discussion of Mrs. Millamant's character reveal?
(a) He truly loves her.
(b) He believes her to be a fool.
(c) He is a coarse and rude man.
(d) He is interested in her for her money.

4. What did Lady Wishfort say or do that offended Mirabell?
(a) She ignored Mirabell and talked only with Fainall.
(b) She commented that some people overstay their welcome.
(c) She laughed at him.
(d) She said that Mirabell should leave.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Fainall's husband cold to her?

2. What does the prologue do?

3. What does the success of Congreve's play depend on?

4. What are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood doing at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

5. Which one of the follow was not part of Mirabell's plan?

(see the answer key)

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