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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mirabell leave Lady Wishfort's house the previous evening?
(a) Because of another commitment.
(b) Because he felt ill and wanted to rest at home.
(c) Because he felt unwelcome.
(d) Because he detested Lady Wishfort and only went because of Mrs. Millamant.

2. What does the success of Congreve's play depend on?
(a) His previous body of work.
(b) Its own merit.
(c) His past successes.
(d) His following.

3. How does Witwoud describe Petulant?
(a) As humorless.
(b) As a person lacking breeding.
(c) As a monster similar to Caliban.
(d) As a blockhead.

4. In the chocolate house, what does Mirabel's discussion of Mrs. Millamant's character reveal?
(a) He believes her to be a fool.
(b) He is interested in her for her money.
(c) He is a coarse and rude man.
(d) He truly loves her.

5. What are the tastes of poets determined by?
(a) Religious beliefs.
(b) How their lives evolve over time.
(c) Fortune.
(d) Upbringing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the prologue refer to Congreve as a 'passive poet'?

2. What does the dramatic device of naming characters that are symbolic of their personality traits allow the playwright Congreve to do?

3. The actor who reads the prologue also plays which character?

4. How does Mrs. Marwood answer Fainall when he joins her in the park?

5. Why is Fainall bored when talking with Mirabell in the chocolate house?

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