1. Why is the Fainall marriage over?
(a) Because Mrs. Marwood told Fainall of his wife's affair with Mirabell.
(b) Because Lady Wishfort feels her daughter could do better.
(c) Because Mrs. Fainall has learned of his affair with Mrs. Marwood.
(d) Because Mrs. Fainall wants a divorce.

2. Who is the most important male character in the play?
(a) Fainall.
(b) Witwoud.
(c) Mirabell.
(d) Petulant.

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

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

5. What does Foible claim that Lady Wishfort will discover about Waitwell?
(a) He is a scoundrel.
(b) He is a knight of the realm.
(c) He is a gentleman.
(d) He is an errant knave.

Short Answer Questions

1. All of the following characteristics of Lady Wishfort's girlish excitement at Sir Rowland's visit are revealed except one. Which characteristic is not true of Lady Wishfort?

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

3. What does Mrs. Millamant achieve when she renounces Mirabell?

4. Why does Congreve choose this symbol of cosmetics?

5. When accused of adultery, what does Mrs. Fainall do?

(see the answer key)

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