The Way of the World Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Way of the World Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The actor who reads the prologue also plays which character?
(a) Mirabell.
(b) Sir Rowland.
(c) Sir Wilfull.
(d) Fainall.

2. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?
(a) She is bored in his company.
(b) She is concerned about her reputation.
(c) She is really angry with him.
(d) She is jealous of his wife spending time with Mirabell.

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

4. Why is eavesdropping so successful in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Because the scene is necessary to add more intrigue to the play.
(b) Because the characters stand around and talk about their plans.
(c) Because Mrs. Marwood needs to be told off.
(d) Because the characters needs to tell the audience what is going to happen next.

5. What does Foible do when she enters Lady Wishfort's dressing room?
(a) She says Witwoud and Petulant have arrived.
(b) She announces Sir Rowland.
(c) She asks Mrs. Marwood to keep the men company.
(d) She helps Lady Wishfort dress.

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

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

8. What does Mrs. Marwood say to Mrs. Fainall about men?
(a) She is in love with Mirabell.
(b) She hates all men.
(c) She is having an affair.
(d) She loves her husband.

9. What has Mrs. Marwood overheard in her hiding place while Lady Wishfort questions Foible and after Lady Wishfort leaves the room?
(a) All of Mirabell's plot.
(b) Lady Wishfort's plans.
(c) Mrs. Fainall's affection for her.
(d) Foible's plans.

10. What does Lady Wishfort ask Mrs. Marwood to do after Foible's announcement?
(a) She asks Mrs. Marwood to receive her guests.
(b) She asks her help in dressing.
(c) She asks her to accompany her to dinner.
(d) She asks Mrs. Marwood to keep Witwoud and Petulant company.

11. What is the purpose of the play?
(a) To add to the audience's knowledge.
(b) To lecture the audience and therefore, society.
(c) To instruct the audience in life.
(d) To entertain the audience.

12. What is a cabal?
(a) A group of friends.
(b) A meeting of enemies against the state.
(c) A military uprising.
(d) A secret society; a plot.

13. Why does Wishfort dislike Mirabell?
(a) Wishfort is jealous of Mrs. Millamant.
(b) Mirabel loves Mrs. Millamant.
(c) Marwood is Mirabell's mistress.
(d) Mirabell tricked Wishfort into believing he loved her.

14. Why did Mirabell pretend to love Lady Wishfort?
(a) To make fun of her.
(b) To disguise his true feelings for Mrs. Millamant.
(c) To get her money.
(d) To show the world what a stud he was.

15. What word best describes the relationship Fainall has with Mrs. Marwood?
(a) Loving and tender.
(b) Troubled.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Filled with underlying rage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the fools spoken of in the prologue?

2. Why does Congreve choose this symbol of cosmetics?

3. Who told Lady Wishfort about Mirabell's deception?

4. What is a chocolate house?

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

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