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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. As Lady Wishfort steps out of the dining room to read a letter, what does Waitwell claim to Foible?
2. What demands does Mrs. Millamant's discussion with Mirabell about marriage reveal?
3. What is Lady Wishfort doing as Act 4, Scene 2 commences?
4. What does Mrs. Marwood's letter to Lady Wishfort reveal?
5. What is Lady Wishfort's reaction to Mrs. Marwood's suggestion about Mrs. Fainall?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do critics today differ from Congreve's description of them?
2. Explain the significance of Sir Wilfull Witwoud's travels.
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. Is Mirabell's elaborate plot going to be successful? Explain why or why not?
6. Why is Mrs. Marwood trying to provoke Mrs. Millamant in Act 3, Scene 3?
7. Discuss Lady Wishfort's reaction to Foible's revelations in Act 5, Scene 1.
8. Why does Mirabell agree to help the Fainall's achieve peace in their marriage?
9. Lay out Fainall's demands to keep his knowledge about his wife from society. Is this a reasonable revenge or not?
10. Why does Lady Wishfort come to the conclusion that Sir Wilfull will not make a good husband for Mrs. Millamant?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Congreve was criticized because he did not use farce in his play. Why was this important to the audiences? How is farce used in today's literature, movies, and TV programs?
Essay Topic 2
Congreve claimed that 'Fame and fortune are fleeting'. What does he mean by this statement? Do you think it is true? Why or why not? Give specific examples (either from the play or real life) to illustrate your point of view.
Essay Topic 3
Congreve's play is a comedy yet it has serious overtones. Explain how the playwright achieves both in this work. Give examples to illustrate your points.
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