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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. What problem must Lady Wishfort solve instead of attending Sir Rowland at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) Petulant's lady friends who are outside the house.
(b) Problems between Mrs. Fainall and her husband.
(c) The drunkenness of her other male guests.
(d) Mirabell's argument with Mrs. Millamant.

2. What is Lady Wishfort doing as Act 4, Scene 2 commences?
(a) Chatting casually.
(b) Having tea with her guests.
(c) Playing cards with her guests.
(d) Lecturing Sir Wilfull on his drunkenness.

3. What does the prologue do?
(a) Instructs the audience on how to react to the play.
(b) Challenges the audience to try something new.
(c) Introduces Congreve and his play.
(d) Limits criticism of the play.

4. Who is Sir Rowland?
(a) Lady Wishfort's lover.
(b) Foible's husband.
(c) Mirabell's uncle.
(d) A knight of the realm.

5. Which word best describes what Mincing believes Witwoud to be?
(a) A fool.
(b) A country bumpkin.
(c) A gentleman.
(d) A despot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mirabell's plan involves ________ Lady Wishfort.

2. Why did Mirabell leave Lady Wishfort's house the previous evening?

3. Why was the cologne given to the footmen?

4. What does Mrs. Marwood mean when she tells Lady Wishfort she was entertained by what she heard?

5. What else does Sir Wilfull say when he apologizes for his drunken behavior?

(see the answer key)

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