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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. In the chocolate house, what does Mirabel's discussion of Mrs. Millamant's character reveal?
(a) He is interested in her for her money.
(b) He is a coarse and rude man.
(c) He truly loves her.
(d) He believes her to be a fool.

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

3. Who are the fools spoken of in the prologue?
(a) Husbands, wives and lovers.
(b) Members of society in general.
(c) Critics of the play.
(d) Poets and natural fools.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are poets often fooled?

2. What does Mrs. Marwood claim while talking to Mrs. Fainall?

3. What happens if Mirabell's uncle marries and has a child?

4. Why does Petulant hire three prostitutes?

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

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