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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. 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:
(a) Omnipresence.
(b) Climax.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Denouement.

2. What does Mrs. Fainall reveal to Foible in her mother's dressing room?
(a) She loves Mrs. Millamant and wants the plan to succeed.
(b) She supports Mrs. Marwood in her scheme.
(c) She is worried about Lady Wishfort's reaction.
(d) She knows of Mirabell's plans.

3. Why did Mirabell leave Lady Wishfort's house the previous evening?
(a) Because he felt unwelcome.
(b) Because he felt ill and wanted to rest at home.
(c) Because he detested Lady Wishfort and only went because of Mrs. Millamant.
(d) Because of another commitment.

4. What was Mrs. Millamant's response to her aunt's statement?
(a) She feels hurt for Mirabell.
(b) She laughs, too.
(c) She agrees with her.
(d) She is offended.

5. What does the dramatic device of naming characters that are symbolic of their personality traits allow the playwright Congreve to do?
(a) Create a favorable impression for each character.
(b) Suggest a course of action for the characters.
(c) Inform the audience about each character without having to develop them.
(d) Limit a character's significance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wishfort dislike Mirabell?

2. What is a chocolate house?

3. Which one of the follow was not part of Mirabell's plan?

4. Who are Witwoud and Petulant?

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

(see the answer key)

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