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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Mrs. Millamant's response to her aunt's statement?
(a) She is offended.
(b) She agrees with her.
(c) She feels hurt for Mirabell.
(d) She laughs, too.

2. Even though she has been deceived by Mirabell and berates Foible, Lady Wishfort is shown as a __________ character.
(a) Stupid.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Charming.
(d) Clever.

3. When accused of adultery, what does Mrs. Fainall do?
(a) Begs her mother's forgiveness.
(b) Slaps Mrs. Marwood.
(c) Lies and denies everything.
(d) Demands Mrs. Marwood produce proof of her infidelity.

4. Why does Congreve tell the audience that they will not be offended to any reference to fools in the play?
(a) Because the fools he is referring to are other artists.
(b) Because they are not fools themselves.
(c) Because they are society and he doesn't want to offend society members.
(d) Because they will understand his intentions.

5. Why is the Fainall marriage over?
(a) Because Mrs. Marwood told Fainall of his wife's affair with Mirabell.
(b) Because Mrs. Fainall wants a divorce.
(c) Because Mrs. Fainall has learned of his affair with Mrs. Marwood.
(d) Because Lady Wishfort feels her daughter could do better.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Congreve use satire in the prologue?

2. What does the scene where Mrs. Marwood is left in the closet reveal about her?

3. What does Mrs. Marwood claim while talking to Mrs. Fainall?

4. What does Lady Wishfort demonstrate when she agrees to Fainall and Mrs. Marwood's schemes?

5. As Lady Wishfort steps out of the dining room to read a letter, what does Waitwell claim to Foible?

(see the answer key)

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