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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. Who is Mrs. Millamant?
(a) Fainall's sister.
(b) The woman Mirabell loves.
(c) A relative of the two gentlemen.
(d) An acquaintance of Mirabell.

2. How does Congreve use satire in the prologue?
(a) He states the play does not contain satire, but it is full of satirical pictures of the different behaviors of the characters.
(b) He makes fun of the audience.
(c) He suggests that farce is outdated.
(d) He uses theatrical devices to enhance satire.

3. Why is eavesdropping so successful in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Because the scene is necessary to add more intrigue to the play.
(b) Because the characters stand around and talk about their plans.
(c) Because the characters needs to tell the audience what is going to happen next.
(d) Because Mrs. Marwood needs to be told off.

4. Though Mrs. Millament doesn't act it, Mrs. Millamant actually ____________ Mirabell.
(a) Loves.
(b) Frustrates.
(c) Dislikes.
(d) Bores.

5. Lady Wishfort is all of the following except one. Which one does not apply to her character?
(a) Old.
(b) Humorless.
(c) Gullible.
(d) Vain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the fools spoken of in the prologue?

2. Why does Congreve tell the audience that they will not be offended to any reference to fools in the play?

3. What does Fainall comment about the gathering the previous evening at Lady Wishfort's?

4. Why does Lady Wishfort question Foible in her dressing room?

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

(see the answer key)

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