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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens when Mincing enters the room in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Fainall speaks to his wife.
(b) Everyone greets Sir Wilfull.
(c) Lady Wishfort speaks to Mrs. Marwood.
(d) Everyone leaves except Fainall and Mrs. Marwood.

3. What does the success of Congreve's play depend on?
(a) His following.
(b) Its own merit.
(c) His past successes.
(d) His previous body of work.

4. Lady Wishfort has arranged for the party to include all of the following except one item. Which one is it?
(a) Skits.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Cologne.
(d) Music.

5. Why did Congreve use the epilogue?
(a) To defy the critics by ranting against their analysis.
(b) It satisfied his need for self-justification.
(c) It provided the opportunity for a pre-planned response to his critics.
(d) To urge the critics to praise his play.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Mirabell give Lady Wishfort when she protests Fainall's demands?

2. Which one of the following statements was not revealed by Mincing to Foible?

3. Why would tabloid reporters be unable to judge the play?

4. Why does Lady Wishfort praise Mrs. Marwood at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 2?

5. How does Foible disobey Lady Wishfort instructions when Lady Wishfort sends Foible to ensure Sir Wilfull and Mrs. Millamant talk?

(see the answer key)

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