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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 is Lady Wishfort's reaction to Mrs. Marwood's suggestion about Sir Wilfull?
(a) She disagrees.
(b) She isn't sure.
(c) She agrees.
(d) She agrees, but thinks they should wait until after her marriage.

2. How much is Mrs. Millamant's fortune?
(a) A small sum, six thousand pounds.
(b) Six thousand pounds, a vast fortune.
(c) About ten thousand dollars.
(d) The play doesn't state a specific sum.

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

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

5. How does Witwoud describe Petulant?
(a) As a monster similar to Caliban.
(b) As a blockhead.
(c) As a person lacking breeding.
(d) As humorless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem must Lady Wishfort solve instead of attending Sir Rowland at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?

2. Who is the most important male character in the play?

3. What does Mirabell's plan consist of?

4. What is Lady Wishfort planning to do?

5. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?

(see the answer key)

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