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

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

3. What does Mrs. Marwood say to Mrs. Fainall about men?
(a) She hates all men.
(b) She loves her husband.
(c) She is having an affair.
(d) She is in love with Mirabell.

4. What is Lady Wishfort planning to do?
(a) Marry Mrs. Millamant to Mirabell's uncle.
(b) Divorce Fainall.
(c) Disinherit Mirabell.
(d) Marry Mirabell.

5. What is the purpose of this play's prologue?
(a) To encourage other poets.
(b) To introduce Congreve and his play.
(c) To instruct the audience about love.
(d) To set the stage for a 'rant' against society.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chocolate house, what does Mirabel's discussion of Mrs. Millamant's character reveal?

2. Why is Fainall bored when talking with Mirabell in the chocolate house?

3. What does the prologue do?

4. What are the tastes of poets determined by?

5. What news does the footman bring Mirabell at the chocolate house?

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