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

2. Why does Mrs. Marwood only want to pretend she is cuckolding her husband?
(a) Because he will suffer longer if he can't prove it.
(b) Because she thinks he doesn't love her any more.
(c) Because she thinks he loves Mrs. Millimant.
(d) Because he will suffer longer if he can't prove it.

3. Who is the least important male character in the play?
(a) Petulant.
(b) Mirabell.
(c) Witwoud.
(d) Fainall.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Another dramatic device is used in the final lines of Act 1, Scene 1 when Mirabell hints at a scheme involving Wishfort's maid. This device is known as:

2. Why does Wishfort dislike Mirabell?

3. How does Witwoud describe Petulant?

4. What was Mrs. Millamant's response to her aunt's statement?

5. Why does the prologue refer to Congreve as a 'passive poet'?

(see the answer key)

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