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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. What happens if Mirabell's uncle marries and has a child?
(a) The uncle will gain his statue in society.
(b) Mirabell will lose his inheritance.
(c) Mirabell will be penniless.
(d) Fainall will receive a fee for helping the uncle.

2. What does Fainall comment about the gathering the previous evening at Lady Wishfort's?
(a) Mrs. Millamant has another lover.
(b) Mrs. Millamant was only obeying her aunt's wishes.
(c) Witwoud and Petulant are only trying to woo Mrs. Millamant.
(d) Everyone knows that Mrs. Millamant is unhappy with Mirabell.

3. What does Mrs. Marwood mean when she tells Lady Wishfort she was entertained by what she heard?
(a) She found the situation hilariously funny.
(b) She was offended.
(c) She could hardly contain her anger.
(d) She was amused.

4. What does Lady Wishfort ask Mrs. Marwood to do after Foible's announcement?
(a) She asks Mrs. Marwood to receive her guests.
(b) She asks Mrs. Marwood to keep Witwoud and Petulant company.
(c) She asks her help in dressing.
(d) She asks her to accompany her to dinner.

5. What is the second kind of fool blessed by?
(a) How their lives evolve over time.
(b) Fortune.
(c) Upbringing.
(d) Religious beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes the relationship Fainall has with Mrs. Marwood?

2. What does Mrs. Marwood's discussion with Fainall reveal about her character?

3. What does the dramatic device of naming characters that are symbolic of their personality traits allow the playwright Congreve to do?

4. Why did Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall choose Fainall as her husband?

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

(see the answer key)

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