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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. Where is Mrs. Marwood at the opening of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) In Lady Wishfort's dining room.
(b) In Lady Wishfort's kitchen.
(c) In Lady Wishfort's closet.
(d) In Lady Wishfort's sitting room.

2. What was Mrs. Millamant's response to her aunt's statement?
(a) She agrees with her.
(b) She feels hurt for Mirabell.
(c) She is offended.
(d) She laughs, too.

3. Though Mrs. Millament doesn't act it, Mrs. Millamant actually ____________ Mirabell.
(a) Frustrates.
(b) Loves.
(c) Dislikes.
(d) Bores.

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

5. Where are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood as Act 2, Scene 1 opens?
(a) In St. James Park.
(b) At Mrs. Fainall's house.
(c) In Lady Wishfort's house
(d) In the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Wishfort planning to do?

2. Who are Witwoud and Petulant?

3. 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?

4. Who is Mrs. Millamant?

5. Which one of the follow was not part of Mirabell's plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do you think is Congreve's purpose in establishing an affair between Fainall and Mrs. Marwood?

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

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

4. Do you think that a prologue is a good way to introduce a play? Why or why not?

5. Describe Lady Wishfort.

6. Describe how the cosmetics used in Act 3, Scene 1 become a symbol.

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

8. What is the relationship between Waitwell and Foible?

9. Explain what Mrs. Marwood learned when she stayed in the closet in Lady Wishfort's dressing room. How does she react?

10. Why does Mrs. Marwood tell Lady Wishfort she has seen Foible with Mirabell?

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