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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. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?
(a) For her good breeding.
(b) For her money.
(c) For her social position.
(d) For love.

2. The actor who reads the prologue also plays which character?
(a) Fainall.
(b) Sir Wilfull.
(c) Sir Rowland.
(d) Mirabell.

3. By firing back at the audience, what does Congreve do?
(a) He lectures them about their lack of artistic understanding.
(b) He pretends to admire them while he really hates them.
(c) He infuriates the audience.
(d) He defends his decision to add some unusual and new elements to the play.

4. What happens if Mirabell's uncle marries and has a child?
(a) Fainall will receive a fee for helping the uncle.
(b) The uncle will gain his statue in society.
(c) Mirabell will be penniless.
(d) Mirabell will lose his inheritance.

5. What did Lady Wishfort say or do that offended Mirabell?
(a) She ignored Mirabell and talked only with Fainall.
(b) She commented that some people overstay their welcome.
(c) She said that Mirabell should leave.
(d) She laughed at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are poets often fooled?

2. Why does Mirabell criticize Fainall at the chocolate house?

3. How does Witwoud describe Petulant?

4. Who is the most important male character in the play?

5. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?

(see the answer key)

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