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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. Lady Wishfort has arranged for the party to include all of the following except one item. Which one is it?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Skits.
(c) Music.
(d) Cologne.

2. Why does Mirabell criticize Fainall at the chocolate house?
(a) Because he dislikes Fainall's wife.
(b) Because Fainall is drinking too much.
(c) Because he allowed his wife to ignored Mirabell the previous night.
(d) Because he is angry with Fainall.

3. How does Witwoud describe Petulant?
(a) As humorless.
(b) As a monster similar to Caliban.
(c) As a blockhead.
(d) As a person lacking breeding.

4. For what purpose are the cosmetics used in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) As a way to disguise age.
(b) As a device to mask one's feelings.
(c) As a symbol of how people cover themselves up.
(d) As a symbol of loose morals.

5. Lady Wishfort is all of the following except one. Which one does not apply to her character?
(a) Humorless.
(b) Old.
(c) Gullible.
(d) Vain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mrs. Millamant's response to her aunt's statement?

2. What demands does Mrs. Millamant's discussion with Mirabell about marriage reveal?

3. What happens if Mirabell's uncle marries and has a child?

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

5. The actor who reads the prologue also plays which character?

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