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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. Why does Mrs. Marwood urge Lady Wishfort to reconsider her desire to hear Fainall's proof of his wife's adultery?
2. Why does Sir Wilfull bow out of his marriage arrangement with Mrs. Millamant?
3. Why does Lady Wishfort praise Mrs. Marwood at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 2?
4. What does Mrs. Marwood's discussion with Fainall reveal about her character?
5. Why is Fainall upset with Mrs. Marwood at the end of Act 3, Scene 3?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Lady Wishfort come to the conclusion that Sir Wilfull will not make a good husband for Mrs. Millamant?
2. Explain the significance of Sir Wilfull Witwoud's travels.
3. Discuss Lady Wishfort's plans for receiving Sir Rowland. Why are the plans so elaborate?
4. Why does Lady Wishfort accept Mirabell offer to help Mrs. Millamant?
5. Explain the importance of the discussion of their marriage by Mrs. Millamant and Mirabell.
6. How do you think audiences in this era would react to such a revolutionary position as that of Mrs. Millamant who was asking for equal rights?
7. What makes the scene between Mrs. Fainall and Foible comic?
8. As Act 4, Scene 2 opens Waitwell seems to be successful in his pursuit of Lady Wishfort. Why is this so? What is Lady Wishfort's reaction?
9. What is the significance of the black box?
10. 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.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In what ways has the structure of play changed since Congreve wrote The Way of the World? Give specific examples to back up your statements.
Essay Topic 2
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?
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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