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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Mrs. Marwood at the opening of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) In Lady Wishfort's kitchen.
(b) In Lady Wishfort's dining room.
(c) In Lady Wishfort's sitting room.
(d) In Lady Wishfort's closet.

2. Which one of the following statements was not revealed by Mincing to Foible?
(a) Mirabell orders her to hide until Lady Wishfort gets over being angry.
(b) Fainall has threatened to divorce his wife unless she gives him her fortune.
(c) Mirabell got Waitwell out of jail.
(d) Fainall has ordered Mirabell arrested.

3. When Mrs. Millamant makes her first appearance on stage, Mrs. Millimant interacts with Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall. Which word best describes Mrs. Millamant's character after this scene?
(a) Strong.
(b) Cold.
(c) Cruel.
(d) Foolish.

4. How do we know Lady Wishfort has not read the entire letter?
(a) Because Mirabell gets Waitwell out of jail without Lady Wishfort's knowledge.
(b) Because since Mrs. Fainall insists Mincing help her refute adultery charges when the trial begins.
(c) Because Foible reveals secrets about Mrs. Marwood to Mrs. Fainall, and Lady Wishfort is unaware of this problem.
(d) She doesn't realize her daughter Mrs. Fainall plotted against her.

5. What does Lady Wishfort demonstrate when she agrees to Fainall and Mrs. Marwood's schemes?
(a) She is subject to society's norms and opinions.
(b) She believes in the high moral standards of her peers.
(c) She is a good Christian lady.
(d) She is too trusting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the prologue permit Congreve to do to the audience?

2. How does Congreve use satire in the prologue?

3. Why does Wishfort dislike Mirabell?

4. What does the success of Congreve's play depend on?

5. Why does Mrs. Millamant agree to marry Sir Wilfull?

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