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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what purpose are the cosmetics used in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) As a symbol of how people cover themselves up.
(b) As a symbol of loose morals.
(c) As a device to mask one's feelings.
(d) As a way to disguise age.

2. What does Sir Rowland claim as he enters the dining room and greets Lady Wishfort?
(a) He will die of a broken heart if their marriage is delayed.
(b) He will be patient and wait for the wedding to occur.
(c) He claims that Mirabell will starve him to prevent their marriage.
(d) He wants to have a quiet wedding in the country.

3. What kind of person is Sir Wilfull Witwoud?
(a) Genuine but uncultured.
(b) Youthful and crude.
(c) Happy-go-lucky.
(d) Rude and pretentious.

4. Mirabell's plan involves ________ Lady Wishfort.
(a) Blackmailing.
(b) Murdering.
(c) Making love to.
(d) Persuading.

5. By firing back at the audience, what does Congreve do?
(a) He infuriates the audience.
(b) He lectures them about their lack of artistic understanding.
(c) He pretends to admire them while he really hates them.
(d) He defends his decision to add some unusual and new elements to the play.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the prologue do?

2. Why does Wishfort dislike Mirabell?

3. Why is Mrs. Fainall's husband cold to her?

4. Why did Lady Wishfort need to apply rouge?

5. As Lady Wishfort steps out of the dining room to read a letter, what does Waitwell claim to Foible?

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