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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. Why were the first performances heavily criticized?
(a) Because Congreve's writing was not pleasant.
(b) Because they did not contain farce.
(c) Because the theatergoers expected to see celebrities attacked.
(d) Because of the new concept of marriage it introduced.

2. What does Mirabell suggest that Mrs. Fainall do if she no longer loves her husband?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Ignore him.
(c) Maintain a status quo with him.
(d) Divorce him.

3. Why did Waitwell marry Foible?
(a) Because he loved her.
(b) Because he wants to start a family.
(c) So that he couldn't marry Wishfort.
(d) Because she was pregnant.

4. How does Witwoud describe Petulant?
(a) As a person lacking breeding.
(b) As a blockhead.
(c) As humorless.
(d) As a monster similar to Caliban.

5. While drinking chocolate, what else are Mirabell and Fainall doing?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Playing cards.
(c) Discussing their travel plans.
(d) Drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Witwoud and Sir Wilfull Witwoud?

2. Why are poets often fooled?

3. What reason does Fainall give for Mirabell's deception being revealed?

4. Who is Mrs. Millamant?

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

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