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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chocolate house, what does Mirabel's discussion of Mrs. Millamant's character reveal?
(a) He believes her to be a fool.
(b) He truly loves her.
(c) He is a coarse and rude man.
(d) He is interested in her for her money.

2. When Mrs. Millamant makes her first appearance on stage, Mrs. Millimant interacts with Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall. Which word best describes Mrs. Millamant's character after this scene?
(a) Cold.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Strong.

3. Why did Mirabell leave Lady Wishfort's house the previous evening?
(a) Because he felt ill and wanted to rest at home.
(b) Because he felt unwelcome.
(c) Because he detested Lady Wishfort and only went because of Mrs. Millamant.
(d) Because of another commitment.

4. Why is the theatrical device 'eavesdropping' used by Marwood comical?
(a) She is intrigued by the plots going on.
(b) She is self-important.
(c) She wants revenge on Mirabell.
(d) She is forced to listen to the other character's true opinions of her.

5. How does Mrs. Marwood attack Fainall when he angers her?
(a) By saying he has deceived her.
(b) By saying he told lies about her to Lady Wishfort.
(c) By saying he wrecked her reputation.
(d) By saying he stole from her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mrs. Marwood at the opening of Act 3, Scene 2?

2. What is Lady Wishfort planning to do?

3. Who is Mrs. Millamant?

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

5. The actor who reads the prologue also plays which character?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are fame and fortune said to be 'fleeting'?

2. Describe Lady Wishfort.

3. Describe Petulant.

4. Is Congreve being facetious when he says the play's purpose is to entertain the audience and not instruct them about life?

5. What opinion do you have of Mirabell's trickery in pretending to love Lady Wishfort in order to marry Mrs. Millamant? Is this too far-fetched to be believable or is it a possibility? Explain your point of view using specific examples from the play.

6. In what way(s) is the play different from the usual farce audiences were accustomed to?

7. Why does Congreve believe that 'natural fools' are blessed by fortune?

8. What are some of the ways in which Mrs. Marwood is able to manipulate the men around her?

9. What is the relationship between Lady Wishfort and Mrs. Marwood?

10. Describe what we know about Mrs. Marwood at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1.

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