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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. How does Congreve use satire in the prologue?
(a) He states the play does not contain satire, but it is full of satirical pictures of the different behaviors of the characters.
(b) He makes fun of the audience.
(c) He uses theatrical devices to enhance satire.
(d) He suggests that farce is outdated.

2. Why does Wishfort dislike Mirabell?
(a) Mirabell tricked Wishfort into believing he loved her.
(b) Mirabel loves Mrs. Millamant.
(c) Wishfort is jealous of Mrs. Millamant.
(d) Marwood is Mirabell's mistress.

3. While drinking chocolate, what else are Mirabell and Fainall doing?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Discussing their travel plans.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) Smoking.

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 said that Mirabell should leave.
(d) She laughed at him.

5. What is a chocolate house?
(a) A new type of coffee shop celebrating the discovery of chocolate.
(b) A place for men to meet.
(c) A meeting place for women.
(d) A shop serving only pastries made of chocolate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the dramatic device of naming characters that are symbolic of their personality traits allow the playwright Congreve to do?

2. Are the tastes of poets random?

3. Why were the first performances heavily criticized?

4. What are the tastes of poets determined by?

5. Why are poets often fooled?

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