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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Congreve choose this symbol of cosmetics?
(a) He wanted to show how people change themselves because of vanity.
(b) He wanted to acknowledge how beautiful it made women.
(c) He felt it served no purpose in life.
(d) He believed that make-up is immoral.

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

3. For what purpose are the cosmetics used in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) As a device to mask one's feelings.
(b) As a symbol of loose morals.
(c) As a way to disguise age.
(d) As a symbol of how people cover themselves up.

4. 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) Omnipresence.
(d) Foreshadowing.

5. What is the relationship between Witwoud and Sir Wilfull Witwoud?
(a) They are half-brothers.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are distant relatives.
(d) They are brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Fainall reveal to Foible in her mother's dressing room?

2. Why does Mirabell criticize Fainall at the chocolate house?

3. Who is Sir Rowland?

4. Who is the least important male character in the play?

5. What else does Foible tell Mrs. Fainall?

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