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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. Why does the prologue refer to Congreve as a 'passive poet'?
(a) Because he doesn't like to argue his points of view.
(b) Because he is an artist who will accept the audience's opinion of his play.
(c) Because they are society and he doesn't want to offend society members.
(d) Because he believes that the play will be accepted.

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

3. Where are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood as Act 2, Scene 1 opens?
(a) In St. James Park.
(b) In Lady Wishfort's house
(c) At Mrs. Fainall's house.
(d) In the country.

4. The actor who reads the prologue also plays which character?
(a) Sir Wilfull.
(b) Mirabell.
(c) Fainall.
(d) Sir Rowland.

5. Why is the theatrical device 'eavesdropping' used by Marwood comical?
(a) She is intrigued by the plots going on.
(b) She is forced to listen to the other character's true opinions of her.
(c) She wants revenge on Mirabell.
(d) She is self-important.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mirabell suggest that Mrs. Fainall do if she no longer loves her husband?

2. Foible tell Lady Wishfort all but one of the following. Which statement is incorrect?

3. What happens if Mirabell's uncle marries and has a child?

4. What was Mrs. Millamant's response to her aunt's statement?

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

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