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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 does Mrs. Marwood promise herself after hearing how Mirabell feels about her?
(a) That she is going to see him in dire circumstances some day and then she will have her revenge.
(b) That she will help him in his scheme against Lady Wishfort.
(c) That she will not chase him anymore.
(d) That she still loves him and is going to have him.

2. What is Lady Wishfort planning to do?
(a) Divorce Fainall.
(b) Marry Mrs. Millamant to Mirabell's uncle.
(c) Marry Mirabell.
(d) Disinherit Mirabell.

3. Why did Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall choose Fainall as her husband?
(a) Because he loved her.
(b) Because she loved him.
(c) Because he was a liar and a cheat with a good reputation.
(d) Because he was old and would probably die soon.

4. Which room in Lady Wishfort's house is the setting for Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) The drawing room.
(b) The dining room.
(c) The conservatory.
(d) The parlor.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the theatrical device 'eavesdropping' used by Marwood comical?

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

3. As Lady Wishfort steps out of the dining room to read a letter, what does Waitwell claim to Foible?

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

5. Though Mrs. Millament doesn't act it, Mrs. Millamant actually ____________ Mirabell.

(see the answer key)

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