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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the expression 'errant knave' mean?
(a) A fool on a mission.
(b) A man of high birth.
(c) A chivalrous man.
(d) A ladies' champion.

2. What does Mrs. Fainall reveal to Foible in her mother's dressing room?
(a) She is worried about Lady Wishfort's reaction.
(b) She knows of Mirabell's plans.
(c) She loves Mrs. Millamant and wants the plan to succeed.
(d) She supports Mrs. Marwood in her scheme.

3. Does Mrs. Marwood tell Lady Wishfort everything she overheard?
(a) Yes.
(b) We don't know.
(c) No.
(d) It is impossible to say.

4. What does Mrs. Marwood's discussion with Fainall reveal about her character?
(a) It conveys her willingness to hurt anyone in order to get her way.
(b) It suggests Fainall blackmailed Mirabell about his affair with his wife, Mrs. Fainall.
(c) It shows she conspires with him often.
(d) It demonstrates her ability to get information from anyone.

5. Why does Lady Wishfort dismiss Foible?
(a) Foible was plotting with Mirabell.
(b) Waitwell went to jail.
(c) Lady Wishfort could not consummate her marriage to Sir Rowland.
(d) Mrs. Fainall had an affair with Mirabell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mrs. Millamant's response to her aunt's statement?

2. How does Congreve use satire in the prologue?

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

4. What does Waitwell promise to bring Lady Wishfort when he is revealed as an impostor?

5. What happens if Mirabell's uncle marries and has a child?

(see the answer key)

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