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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 is the relationship between Witwoud and Sir Wilfull Witwoud?
(a) They are distant relatives.
(b) They are half-brothers.
(c) They are brothers.
(d) They are cousins.

2. What is Sir Wilfull's relationship with Lady Wishfort?
(a) He is her uncle.
(b) He is her son.
(c) He is her nephew.
(d) He is her brother.

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

4. How does Mrs. Marwood answer Fainall when he joins her in the park?
(a) She wants to go home.
(b) She hates his wife.
(c) She is tired of arguing with him.
(d) She is protective of Fainall's honor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mirabell's plan involves ________ Lady Wishfort.

2. What is the purpose of the play?

3. Who is Mrs. Millamant?

4. What are the tastes of poets determined by?

5. What does the success of Congreve's play depend on?

(see the answer key)

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