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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. Another dramatic device is used in the final lines of Act 1, Scene 1 when Mirabell hints at a scheme involving Wishfort's maid. This device is known as:
(a) Denouement.
(b) Climax.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Omnipresence.

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

3. What does the dramatic device of naming characters that are symbolic of their personality traits allow the playwright Congreve to do?
(a) Create a favorable impression for each character.
(b) Suggest a course of action for the characters.
(c) Limit a character's significance.
(d) Inform the audience about each character without having to develop them.

4. What is a cabal?
(a) A group of friends.
(b) A military uprising.
(c) A secret society; a plot.
(d) A meeting of enemies against the state.

5. Why does Mirabell criticize Fainall at the chocolate house?
(a) Because he dislikes Fainall's wife.
(b) Because he is angry with Fainall.
(c) Because Fainall is drinking too much.
(d) Because he allowed his wife to ignored Mirabell the previous night.

Short Answer Questions

1. The prologue begins with a comparison of what?

2. What is the relationship between Witwoud and Sir Wilfull Witwoud?

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

4. Why does Congreve tell the audience that they will not be offended to any reference to fools in the play?

5. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?

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