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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. All of the following are true except one. As Mrs. Marwood discovers Mirabell's plot, she ______ .
(a) Plots to destroy Mirabell's scheme.
(b) Feels angry with Mrs. Wishfort.
(c) Wants him to fail.
(d) Vows revenge.

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

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

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

5. What does Mirabell suggest that Mrs. Fainall do if she no longer loves her husband?
(a) Ignore him.
(b) Maintain a status quo with him.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Divorce him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Millamant agree to marry Sir Wilfull?

2. Why does Congreve tell the audience that they will not be offended to any reference to fools in the play?

3. Who is Sir Rowland?

4. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?

5. Where is Mrs. Marwood at the opening of Act 3, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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