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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fainall comment about the gathering the previous evening at Lady Wishfort's?
(a) Everyone knows that Mrs. Millamant is unhappy with Mirabell.
(b) Mrs. Millamant was only obeying her aunt's wishes.
(c) Mrs. Millamant has another lover.
(d) Witwoud and Petulant are only trying to woo Mrs. Millamant.

2. What does Mirabell state that he believes about Mrs. Millamant to Fainall?
(a) That Mrs. Millamant's faults are a nuisance.
(b) That he will help her improve on her faults.
(c) That Mrs. Millamant should not be so cruel to him.
(d) That Mrs. Millamant's faults suit her very well.

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

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

5. What is the second kind of fool blessed by?
(a) How their lives evolve over time.
(b) Fortune.
(c) Upbringing.
(d) Religious beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Witwoud and Petulant?

2. Though Mrs. Millament doesn't act it, Mrs. Millamant actually ____________ Mirabell.

3. 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:

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

5. What does the prologue permit Congreve to do to the audience?

(see the answer key)

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