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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 they did not contain farce.
(b) Because Congreve's writing was not pleasant.
(c) Because of the new concept of marriage it introduced.
(d) Because the theatergoers expected to see celebrities attacked.

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

3. What news does the footman bring Mirabell at the chocolate house?
(a) That his coachman, Waitwell, is waiting with his carriage.
(b) That Foible wanted to speak to him.
(c) That Waitwell and Foible are married.
(d) That Waitwell and Foible have run away together.

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

5. Which one of the follow was not part of Mirabell's plan?
(a) Mirabell reported that she was pregnant.
(b) Mirabell appealed to Wishfort's vanity.
(c) Mirabell wrote a song about Wishfort.
(d) Mirabell wrote a lampoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Congreve use satire in the prologue?

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

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

4. 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:

5. Why does Mirabell believe the scheme to deceive Lady Wishfort is necessary?

(see the answer key)

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