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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 does the expression 'errant knave' mean?
(a) A fool on a mission.
(b) A man of high birth.
(c) A chivalrous man.
(d) A ladies' champion.

2. Why does Congreve choose this symbol of cosmetics?
(a) He felt it served no purpose in life.
(b) He believed that make-up is immoral.
(c) He wanted to show how people change themselves because of vanity.
(d) He wanted to acknowledge how beautiful it made women.

3. What does Waitwell promise to bring Lady Wishfort when he is revealed as an impostor?
(a) A black box with a ring for their engagement.
(b) Certain personal documents of Lady Wishfort.
(c) A black box containing a gift for Lady Wishfort.
(d) Proof of his identity.

4. What does the scene where Mrs. Marwood is left in the closet reveal about her?
(a) She is upset at being left in the closet by Lady Wishfort.
(b) She is eager to marry Sir Wilfull.
(c) She is a nasty character with no true friends.
(d) She is angry at Mirabell but still wants him as her lover.

5. Which character(s) is/are not present in Lady Wishfort's dining room?
(a) Mrs. Millamant and Mrs. Fainall.
(b) Mirabell and Fainall.
(c) Lady Wishfort.
(d) Sir Wilfull and Witwoud.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lady Wishfort question Foible in her dressing room?

2. Who is the least important male character in the play?

3. What is Lady Wishfort planning to do?

4. Mirabell's plan involves ________ Lady Wishfort.

5. As Act 3, Scene 3 opens, Mrs. Millamant and Mrs. Marwood are talking. What do we learn from their interaction?

(see the answer key)

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