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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Foible convince Lady Wishfort to announce about the uncle?
(a) He is coming to marry Mrs. Millamant.
(b) He is coming to marry Lady Wishfort.
(c) He is coming to marry Mrs. Marwood.
(d) He is coming to marry Mrs. Fainall.

2. Which word best describes what Mincing believes Witwoud to be?
(a) A despot.
(b) A country bumpkin.
(c) A fool.
(d) A gentleman.

3. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?
(a) For her money.
(b) For her social position.
(c) For her good breeding.
(d) For love.

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

5. What does Mrs. Marwood say to Mrs. Fainall about men?
(a) She loves her husband.
(b) She is in love with Mirabell.
(c) She hates all men.
(d) She is having an affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does the footman bring Mirabell at the chocolate house?

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

3. Who is Sir Rowland?

4. What does Mirabell's plan consist of?

5. How does Mrs. Marwood answer Fainall when he joins her in the park?

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