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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 Mirabell's plan consist of?
(a) Hiding his true feelings about Mrs. Fainall.
(b) Trying to make others believe that he wasn't interested in Mrs. Millamant.
(c) Entering into a plot with Mrs. Marwood.
(d) Winning Mrs. Millamant's aunt's favor so she would give her blessing.

2. What phrase describes the relationship between Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall?
(a) They were never romantically involved.
(b) They are brother and sister.
(c) They were previously lovers.
(d) They are lovers.

3. What is a cabal?
(a) A military uprising.
(b) A secret society; a plot.
(c) A meeting of enemies against the state.
(d) A group of friends.

4. Why does Wishfort dislike Mirabell?
(a) Mirabel loves Mrs. Millamant.
(b) Mirabell tricked Wishfort into believing he loved her.
(c) Wishfort is jealous of Mrs. Millamant.
(d) Marwood is Mirabell's mistress.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood as Act 2, Scene 1 opens?

2. 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?

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

4. What was Mrs. Millamant's response to her aunt's statement?

5. What are the tastes of poets determined by?

(see the answer key)

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