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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Congreve tell the audience that they will not be offended to any reference to fools in the play?
(a) Because they are society and he doesn't want to offend society members.
(b) Because they will understand his intentions.
(c) Because they are not fools themselves.
(d) Because the fools he is referring to are other artists.

2. What reason does Fainall give for Mirabell's deception being revealed?
(a) He should have expected Lady Wishfort's friends to tell her.
(b) Mrs. Marwood tried to protect her friend, Lady Wishfort.
(c) He deserved it.
(d) He did not return Mrs. Marwood's romantic gestures.

3. What does Mirabell's plan consist of?
(a) Entering into a plot with Mrs. Marwood.
(b) Trying to make others believe that he wasn't interested in Mrs. Millamant.
(c) Hiding his true feelings about Mrs. Fainall.
(d) Winning Mrs. Millamant's aunt's favor so she would give her blessing.

4. What news does the footman bring Mirabell at the chocolate house?
(a) That Foible wanted to speak to him.
(b) That his coachman, Waitwell, is waiting with his carriage.
(c) That Waitwell and Foible are married.
(d) That Waitwell and Foible have run away together.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Millamant?

2. Why does Wishfort dislike Mirabell?

3. Are the tastes of poets random?

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

5. What is a chocolate house?

(see the answer key)

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