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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 demands does Mrs. Millamant's discussion with Mirabell about marriage reveal?
(a) She pleads that he not become a drunkard.
(b) She suggests he limit his numerous affairs.
(c) She wants equal rights in her marriage.
(d) She asks him to always be faithful.

2. What does Lady Wishfort do when she enters her dressing room?
(a) She dresses for dinner and sends Mrs. Marwood down ahead of her.
(b) She lets Marwood out and apologizes.
(c) She invites Mrs. Marwood to stay for dinner.
(d) She apologizes and asks her to accompany her to dinner.

3. What is Lady Wishfort's reaction to Mrs. Marwood's suggestion about Sir Wilfull?
(a) She agrees, but thinks they should wait until after her marriage.
(b) She disagrees.
(c) She agrees.
(d) She isn't sure.

4. 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 she loved him.
(c) Because he was old and would probably die soon.
(d) Because he loved her.

5. What does Mirabell state that he believes about Mrs. Millamant to Fainall?
(a) That Mrs. Millamant's faults are a nuisance.
(b) That Mrs. Millamant should not be so cruel to him.
(c) That Mrs. Millamant's faults suit her very well.
(d) That he will help her improve on her faults.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the expression 'errant knave' mean?

3. Why does Mirabell criticize Fainall at the chocolate house?

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

5. What word best describes the relationship Fainall has with Mrs. Marwood?

(see the answer key)

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