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

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

3. What happens when Mincing enters the room in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Everyone greets Sir Wilfull.
(b) Everyone leaves except Fainall and Mrs. Marwood.
(c) Lady Wishfort speaks to Mrs. Marwood.
(d) Fainall speaks to his wife.

4. What does Congreve's cheerful discussion of marriage reveal to the audience?
(a) He illustrates the ways marriage can be perverted.
(b) He offers a serious commentary on love.
(c) He feelings that marriage should be based on true communication and understanding.
(d) He shows the true concept of marriage at the time.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mirabell believe the scheme to deceive Lady Wishfort is necessary?

2. What does Mirabell state that he believes about Mrs. Millamant to Fainall?

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

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

5. What does Mirabell's plan consist of?

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