1. What phrase describes the relationship between Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall?
(a) They are lovers.
(b) They are brother and sister.
(c) They were previously lovers.
(d) They were never romantically involved.

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

3. What does the dramatic device of naming characters that are symbolic of their personality traits allow the playwright Congreve to do?
(a) Inform the audience about each character without having to develop them.
(b) Suggest a course of action for the characters.
(c) Create a favorable impression for each character.
(d) Limit a character's significance.

4. What does the prologue do?
(a) Introduces Congreve and his play.
(b) Challenges the audience to try something new.
(c) Limits criticism of the play.
(d) Instructs the audience on how to react to the play.

5. How do we know Lady Wishfort has not read the entire letter?
(a) She doesn't realize her daughter Mrs. Fainall plotted against her.
(b) Because Foible reveals secrets about Mrs. Marwood to Mrs. Fainall, and Lady Wishfort is unaware of this problem.
(c) Because since Mrs. Fainall insists Mincing help her refute adultery charges when the trial begins.
(d) Because Mirabell gets Waitwell out of jail without Lady Wishfort's knowledge.