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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 is the purpose of this play's prologue?
(a) To set the stage for a 'rant' against society.
(b) To encourage other poets.
(c) To introduce Congreve and his play.
(d) To instruct the audience about love.

2. Which one of the follow was not part of Mirabell's plan?
(a) Mirabell wrote a song about Wishfort.
(b) Mirabell wrote a lampoon.
(c) Mirabell appealed to Wishfort's vanity.
(d) Mirabell reported that she was pregnant.

3. Why does Mirabell believe the scheme to deceive Lady Wishfort is necessary?
(a) So that she will give Mrs. Millamant her money.
(b) So that she leaves her fortune to Mrs. Millamant.
(c) So she will not interfere with their marriage.
(d) So that she will divide her estate.

4. 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 way to disguise age.
(c) As a device to mask one's feelings.
(d) As a symbol of loose morals.

5. How does Mrs. Millamant show her devilish attitude during her chat with Mrs. Marwood?
(a) She states she doesn't believe Mrs. Marwood's relationships are noble.
(b) She makes remarks about Mrs. Marwood's age.
(c) She fusses at Mincing.
(d) She demands Mrs. Marwood sing a song.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Lady Wishfort need to apply rouge?

3. Why is Fainall bored when talking with Mirabell in the chocolate house?

4. Lady Wishfort has arranged for the party to include all of the following except one item. Which one is it?

5. What is a cabal?

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