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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Foible tell Lady Wishfort all but one of the following. Which statement is incorrect?
2. What does Foible tell Mrs. Fainall when Lady Wishfort leaves the dressing room?
3. What are the tastes of poets determined by?
4. What does Mirabell's plan consist of?
5. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?
Short Essay Questions
1. Mrs. Marwood is someone who thinks of revenge when others cross her. What scheme do you think Mrs. Marwood is planning to extract her revenge on Mirabell?
2. Who is the most important character in the play? Describe him.
3. Explain what Mrs. Marwood learned when she stayed in the closet in Lady Wishfort's dressing room. How does she react?
4. Describe Petulant.
5. Why does Mrs. Fainall support Mirabell's plans?
6. Describe Mirabell's character.
7. Describe Mirabell's plan to marry Mrs. Millamant.
8. Describe Mrs. Millamant.
9. How does Congreve feel about Mirabell's plot?
10. Describe Mirabell's feelings for Mrs. Millamant when he discusses his love for her with Fainall in Act 1, Scene 2 in the chocolate house.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In your opinion, who was the most successful character in achieving his or her goals in the play? Why have you chosen this character? Explain why you think this character succeeded where other failed.
Essay Topic 2
How has Congreve worked to make us feel sympathetic to certain characters while having no sympathy for others? Explain your answer with specific examples from the play.
Essay Topic 3
The motives of the characters seem to determine their success in the play. Discuss the different character's motivations in this play. Did any of them have the same motivations? What factors influenced the character's motivations?
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