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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 does Mrs. Marwood claim while talking to Mrs. Fainall?
(a) Men are cold as husbands.
(b) Lovers are more passionate.
(c) She is cuckolding her husband with Mirabell.
(d) She would rather love and be left than not be loved at all.

2. Why did Mirabell pretend to love Lady Wishfort?
(a) To make fun of her.
(b) To disguise his true feelings for Mrs. Millamant.
(c) To show the world what a stud he was.
(d) To get her money.

3. Where are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood as Act 2, Scene 1 opens?
(a) In the country.
(b) In Lady Wishfort's house
(c) At Mrs. Fainall's house.
(d) In St. James Park.

4. What is the second kind of fool blessed by?
(a) Upbringing.
(b) How their lives evolve over time.
(c) Religious beliefs.
(d) Fortune.

5. What does Mrs. Marwood say to Mrs. Fainall about men?
(a) She is having an affair.
(b) She hates all men.
(c) She is in love with Mirabell.
(d) She loves her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chocolate house, what does Mirabel's discussion of Mrs. Millamant's character reveal?

2. How does Witwoud describe Petulant?

3. Why does Wishfort dislike Mirabell?

4. What does the success of Congreve's play depend on?

5. What is the purpose of the play?

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