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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. By firing back at the audience, what does Congreve do?
(a) He infuriates the audience.
(b) He defends his decision to add some unusual and new elements to the play.
(c) He pretends to admire them while he really hates them.
(d) He lectures them about their lack of artistic understanding.

2. What does Mrs. Marwood's letter to Lady Wishfort reveal?
(a) The contents of Sir Rowland's black box.
(b) The marriage contract is actually a fake.
(c) Sir Rowland is actually an errant knight.
(d) Sir Rowland is an imposter.

3. What has happened to Waitwell after Lady Wishfort discovers what he really is?
(a) Fainall had him arrested.
(b) Mrs. Marwood berates him.
(c) Foible tries to kill him.
(d) Mirabell fires him.

4. What are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood doing at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Discussing men while they walk.
(b) Talking about Mrs. Millamant.
(c) Discussing their husbands.
(d) Discussing their lovers.

5. What is a prologue?
(a) A teaser which will make the audience want to stay for the whole performance.
(b) A short synopsis of the coming play.
(c) An introduction.
(d) A part which comes before the audience arrives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Lady Wishfort discovered that has her so angry at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?

2. How much is Mrs. Millamant's fortune?

3. What is the purpose of this play's prologue?

4. Why does Petulant hire three prostitutes?

5. Mirabell's plan involves ________ Lady Wishfort.

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