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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. Congreve's claim that there are three types of critics includes all except one of the following. Which one is it?
(a) Failed poets who have no qualifications for judging others.
(b) Tabloid reporters.
(c) Other successful playwrights.
(d) Those who always dislike the plays they see.

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

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

4. In order for Mrs. Millamant to become Mirabell's prize, he must first ___________ .
(a) Prevent Fainall from divorcing Mrs. Fainall.
(b) Stop Fainall from killing Mrs. Fainall.
(c) Defeat Fainall's machinations.
(d) Keep Sir Wilfull from marrying Mrs. Millamant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though she has been deceived by Mirabell and berates Foible, Lady Wishfort is shown as a __________ character.

2. Who delivered the epilogue?

3. How does Mrs. Millamant react to Mirabell's visit and finishing the poem she is reciting?

4. What else does Sir Wilfull say when he apologizes for his drunken behavior?

5. How does Mrs. Millamant show her devilish attitude during her chat with Mrs. Marwood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Lady Wishfort's plans for receiving Sir Rowland. Why are the plans so elaborate?

2. Why does Mirabell agree to help the Fainall's achieve peace in their marriage?

3. Does Congreve achieve his purpose with the endless teasing of Sir Wilfull by his half-brother Witwoud and Petulant?

4. How do critics today differ from Congreve's description of them?

5. Why does Lady Wishfort accept Mirabell offer to help Mrs. Millamant?

6. Discuss Lady Wishfort's reaction to Foible's revelations in Act 5, Scene 1.

7. Why do we feel sympathy for Lady Wishfort even though she is vain and is berating a servant at the beginning Act 5, Scene 1?

8. Explain the significance of the document in the black box.

9. What makes the scene between Mrs. Fainall and Foible comic?

10. Throughout the play, Mirabell has protested his love for Mrs. Millamant. Citing specific examples, what are some of the ways he has demonstrated his love for Mrs. Millamant?

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