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

2. What is the relationship between Witwoud and Sir Wilfull Witwoud?
(a) They are distant relatives.
(b) They are half-brothers.
(c) They are brothers.
(d) They are cousins.

3. What is a chocolate house?
(a) A shop serving only pastries made of chocolate.
(b) A place for men to meet.
(c) A new type of coffee shop celebrating the discovery of chocolate.
(d) A meeting place for women.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second kind of fool blessed by?

2. How does Witwoud describe Petulant?

3. Who are the fools spoken of in the prologue?

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

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

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