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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Suggest a course of action for the characters.
(c) Inform the audience about each character without having to develop them.
(d) Create a favorable impression for each character.

2. What does the prologue permit Congreve to do to the audience?
(a) It allows him to introduce the themes of the play.
(b) It serves as a sounding board for his concept of drama.
(c) It shows how the poet is always in charge of the performance.
(d) It gives him a platform where he can answer his critics.

3. Why does Mirabell criticize Fainall at the chocolate house?
(a) Because he allowed his wife to ignored Mirabell the previous night.
(b) Because he dislikes Fainall's wife.
(c) Because Fainall is drinking too much.
(d) Because he is angry with Fainall.

4. How does Mrs. Marwood answer Fainall when he joins her in the park?
(a) She is protective of Fainall's honor.
(b) She is tired of arguing with him.
(c) She hates his wife.
(d) She wants to go home.

5. Why is Fainall bored when talking with Mirabell in the chocolate house?
(a) Because Mirabell is distracted.
(b) Because Mrs. Millamant enters and begins to talk to them.
(c) Because Mirabell doesn't know how to play.
(d) Because Sir Rowland enters and begins to talk to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wishfort dislike Mirabell?

2. What does Fainall comment about the gathering the previous evening at Lady Wishfort's?

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

4. What does Mirabell's plan consist of?

5. By firing back at the audience, what does Congreve do?

(see the answer key)

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