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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. What news does the footman bring Mirabell at the chocolate house?
(a) That his coachman, Waitwell, is waiting with his carriage.
(b) That Waitwell and Foible have run away together.
(c) That Waitwell and Foible are married.
(d) That Foible wanted to speak to him.

2. Who is the least important male character in the play?
(a) Petulant.
(b) Mirabell.
(c) Witwoud.
(d) Fainall.

3. While drinking chocolate, what else are Mirabell and Fainall doing?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Discussing their travel plans.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Playing cards.

4. What does the prologue permit Congreve to do to the audience?
(a) It shows how the poet is always in charge of the performance.
(b) It gives him a platform where he can answer his critics.
(c) It serves as a sounding board for his concept of drama.
(d) It allows him to introduce the themes of the play.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. By firing back at the audience, what does Congreve do?

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

4. Are the tastes of poets random?

5. What is a chocolate house?

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