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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Marwood's discussion with Fainall reveal about her character?
(a) It conveys her willingness to hurt anyone in order to get her way.
(b) It suggests Fainall blackmailed Mirabell about his affair with his wife, Mrs. Fainall.
(c) It demonstrates her ability to get information from anyone.
(d) It shows she conspires with him often.

2. What social issues did the play focus on?
(a) Love, marriage, and honesty.
(b) Honesty in all aspects of life.
(c) Love and honesty between equals.
(d) Love and marriage arrangements.

3. What is Lady Wishfort's reaction to Mrs. Marwood's suggestion about Mrs. Fainall?
(a) She says she needs time to think.
(b) She complains of a headache and goes to lie down.
(c) She disagrees with Mrs. Marwood.
(d) She agrees with Mrs. Marwood.

4. How do Fainall and Mrs. Marwood decide to reveal Mirabell's plan to Lady Wishfort?
(a) Demanding Mirabell confesses.
(b) By talking to her.
(c) In an anonymous letter.
(d) Through servants.

5. Congreve's character Mirabell is a master ________ .
(a) Schemer.
(b) Lover.
(c) Planner.
(d) Of all trades.

6. What advice does Mirabell give Lady Wishfort when she protests Fainall's demands?
(a) To throw Fainall out of her house.
(b) To simply refuse and face the consequences.
(c) To allow him to help.
(d) To have Fainall arrested for blackmail.

7. What does Mirabell do to Fainall at the end of the play?
(a) Asks him to a duel.
(b) Exposes his affair with Mrs. Marwood.
(c) Suggests Fainall leave with Mrs. Marwood.
(d) Tells Fainall that he is a liar and a cheat.

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

9. Why is Fainall upset with Mrs. Marwood at the end of Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Because she spoiled his plans to get Mrs. Millamant's fortune.
(b) Because his wife shouldn't be having an affair with Mirabell, so he is angry at the world.
(c) Because he loves Mrs. Millamant.
(d) Because she is clearly not in love with him.

10. What does Waitwell promise to bring Lady Wishfort when he is revealed as an impostor?
(a) Proof of his identity.
(b) Certain personal documents of Lady Wishfort.
(c) A black box containing a gift for Lady Wishfort.
(d) A black box with a ring for their engagement.

11. How much is Mrs. Millamant's fortune?
(a) The play doesn't state a specific sum.
(b) Six thousand pounds, a vast fortune.
(c) About ten thousand dollars.
(d) A small sum, six thousand pounds.

12. Which character(s) is/are not present in Lady Wishfort's dining room?
(a) Mirabell and Fainall.
(b) Sir Wilfull and Witwoud.
(c) Mrs. Millamant and Mrs. Fainall.
(d) Lady Wishfort.

13. Why would tabloid reporters be unable to judge the play?
(a) They have no training in theater arts.
(b) They are unscrupulous.
(c) Because they want to connect famous people with the characters.
(d) They are gossip mongers.

14. What does Mrs. Marwood do to stop the argument between Petulant and Sir Wilfull in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) She says she has a headache.
(b) She asks Sir Wilfull to stay in the city.
(c) She asks them to be quiet.
(d) She introduces the two brothers.

15. Why does Mrs. Marwood urge Lady Wishfort to reconsider her desire to hear Fainall's proof of his wife's adultery?
(a) A public scandal would damage the family's reputation.
(b) Mrs. Fainall is still carrying on.
(c) Her daughter betrayed her.
(d) Nothing warrants her daughter's actions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the final couplet of the play warn the audience against?

3. What is Lady Wishfort's reaction to the revelations of Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall?

4. Lady Wishfort has arranged for the party to include all of the following except one item. Which one is it?

5. Why does Sir Wilfull bow out of his marriage arrangement with Mrs. Millamant?

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