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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem must Lady Wishfort solve instead of attending Sir Rowland at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) The drunkenness of her other male guests.
(b) Petulant's lady friends who are outside the house.
(c) Problems between Mrs. Fainall and her husband.
(d) Mirabell's argument with Mrs. Millamant.

2. Which one of the following statements was not revealed by Mincing to Foible?
(a) Fainall has ordered Mirabell arrested.
(b) Mirabell orders her to hide until Lady Wishfort gets over being angry.
(c) Fainall has threatened to divorce his wife unless she gives him her fortune.
(d) Mirabell got Waitwell out of jail.

3. What does Mrs. Fainall ask the maids to do for her at the end of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Help her defeat her husband.
(b) Calm her mother.
(c) Vouch for her morals.
(d) Catch her husband cheating on her.

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

5. Why does Lady Wishfort criticize her daughter, Mrs. Fainall?
(a) Because she discovers she is an adulteress.
(b) She believes the moral example she set should have been followed.
(c) She is jealous of her love affairs.
(d) Mrs. Marwood convinces her of Mrs. Fainall's chastity.

6. When Fainall enters in Act 5, Scene 2, what does he do?
(a) He greets Mrs. Marwood a kiss.
(b) He states he is divorcing her daughter.
(c) He suggests Lady Wishfort make him an offer.
(d) He begins to dictate his terms.

7. What has Lady Wishfort discovered that has her so angry at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Sir Rowland was actually a foreigner.
(b) Fainall is going to ruin her.
(c) Her maid was stealing from her.
(d) Her suitor, Sir Rowland, was a fake.

8. Who would have received Mrs. Millamant's fortune if Lady Wishfort took it from her?
(a) Lady Wishfort.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Fainall.
(d) Mrs. Fainall.

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

10. What does Mrs. Millamant achieve when she renounces Mirabell?
(a) She frustrates Mrs. Marwood and pleases Fainall.
(b) She angers Sir Wilfull Witwoud and Fainall.
(c) She pleases Lady Wishfort and retains her fortune.
(d) She creates an out for Mirabell and destroys Lady Wishfort's plan to marry Sir Rowland.

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

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

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

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

15. What does Congreve believe about good satirists?
(a) They should enjoy their power.
(b) They have the obligation to discuss sexual topics in a funny way.
(c) They have the freedom to lampoon the famous.
(d) They should keep their subjects anonymous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lady Wishfort claim she cannot turn over her fortune to Fainall?

2. Lady Wishfort convinces herself that her daughter is innocent in a soliloquy. What is a soliloquy?

3. Why was the cologne given to the footmen?

4. What is Lady Wishfort's reaction to Mrs. Marwood's suggestion about Mrs. Fainall?

5. How do we know Lady Wishfort has not read the entire letter?

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