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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is a prologue?
(a) A short synopsis of the coming play.
(b) An introduction.
(c) A part which comes before the audience arrives.
(d) A teaser which will make the audience want to stay for the whole performance.

3. What does Lady Wishfort demonstrate when she agrees to Fainall and Mrs. Marwood's schemes?
(a) She is too trusting.
(b) She is subject to society's norms and opinions.
(c) She believes in the high moral standards of her peers.
(d) She is a good Christian lady.

4. What else does Foible tell Mrs. Fainall?
(a) Mirabell secretly admires Mrs. Marwood.
(b) Mrs. Marwood loves Mirabell.
(c) Mrs. Marwood is having an affair.
(d) Mirabell finds Mrs. Fainall unattractive.

5. What is Lady Wishfort doing as Act 4, Scene 2 commences?
(a) Lecturing Sir Wilfull on his drunkenness.
(b) Chatting casually.
(c) Playing cards with her guests.
(d) Having tea with her guests.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the three types of critics that Concreve claims is_____________.

2. What are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood doing at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

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

4. Who are Witwoud and Petulant?

5. Why does Lady Wishfort dismiss Foible?

(see the answer key)

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