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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is a prologue?
(a) A short synopsis of the coming play.
(b) A part which comes before the audience arrives.
(c) A teaser which will make the audience want to stay for the whole performance.
(d) An introduction.

4. What phrase describes the relationship between Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall?
(a) They are lovers.
(b) They are brother and sister.
(c) They were never romantically involved.
(d) They were previously lovers.

5. 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) Climax.
(b) Denouement.
(c) Omnipresence.
(d) Foreshadowing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are poets often fooled?

2. Though Mrs. Millament doesn't act it, Mrs. Millamant actually ____________ Mirabell.

3. What does the prologue permit Congreve to do to the audience?

4. What reason does Fainall give for Mirabell's deception being revealed?

5. What did Lady Wishfort say or do that offended Mirabell?

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