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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. How do we know Lady Wishfort has not read the entire letter?
2. What has Lady Wishfort discovered that has her so angry at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?
3. What does Foible tell Mrs. Millamant when she reaches her in Act 4, Scene 1?
4. What else does Sir Wilfull say when he apologizes for his drunken behavior?
5. What problem must Lady Wishfort solve instead of attending Sir Rowland at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. As a play, The Way of the World met with little success. However, critics believe it is one of the best comedies of manners ever written. Why do you think there is such a difference in opinion between audiences and critics?
2. Explain Mrs. Fainall's relief at not being found out by her mother.
3. Explain the importance of the discussion of their marriage by Mrs. Millamant and Mirabell.
4. In what way does the discussion of marriage between Lady Wishfort and Sir Rowland differ from the discussion of Mrs. Millamant and Mirabell?
5. How do critics today differ from Congreve's description of them?
6. Explain the significance of the document in the black box.
7. Explain the significance of Sir Wilfull Witwoud's travels.
8. How have the fortunes of the lovers been determined in this play? Is this a good thing or a bad one? Explain your point of view.
9. What is the significance of the black box?
10. Why does Lady Wishfort accept Mirabell offer to help Mrs. Millamant?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Lady Wishfort is a vain, silly woman who is bound by the rules of Restoration society. Discuss her character giving illustrations from the play. What are some of the rules she tried to obey? How is this different from today's society?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
How much are the characters molded by their time and place? Would the same characters act differently in modern society? What traits would remain the same and which ones would be replaced with other traits?
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