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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. Who are Witwoud and Petulant?
(a) Important gentlemen of this social group.
(b) Mrs. Millamant's servants.
(c) Lady Wishfort's servants.
(d) Followers of Mrs. Millamant.

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

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

4. When Mrs. Millamant makes her first appearance on stage, Mrs. Millimant interacts with Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall. Which word best describes Mrs. Millamant's character after this scene?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Cold.
(c) Strong.
(d) Cruel.

5. Why does Petulant hire three prostitutes?
(a) Satisfy his sexual needs.
(b) Feign importance to his peers.
(c) Act as a foil to his popularity.
(d) Show his lack of social sensitivity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase describes the relationship between Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall?

2. What is the second kind of fool blessed by?

3. What does the dramatic device of naming characters that are symbolic of their personality traits allow the playwright Congreve to do?

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

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

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