The Way of the World Test | Final Test - Hard

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3. What else does Sir Wilfull say when he apologizes for his drunken behavior?


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

Short Essay Questions


2. Explain Mrs. Fainall's relief at not being found out by her mother.

3. Explain the significance of Sir Wilfull Witwoud's travels.

4. Why is Mrs. Marwood trying to provoke Mrs. Millamant in Act 3, Scene 3?

5. Why does Mirabell agree to help the Fainall's achieve peace in their marriage?

6. Is Mirabell's elaborate plot going to be successful? Explain why or why not?


8. Why is this play considered to be universal instead of simply a Restoration comedy of manners?

9. Compare Congreve's opinions on love, marriage, and honesty with another play, novel, movie, etc. you know well.

10. Why does Lady Wishfort accept Mirabell offer to help Mrs. Millamant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1


Essay Topic 2

Witwoud, Sir Wilfull, and Petulant are minor characters in the play. They provide comic relief and further the plot along.

Part 1) Compare and contrast the two cousins: Witwoud and Sir Wilfull.

Part 2) What do you think would have happened in the play if Sir Wilfull had insisted on marrying Mrs. Millamant?

Part 3) Describe how Petulant tries to show his importance.

Essay Topic 3

Congreve's play is a comedy yet it has serious overtones. Explain how the playwright achieves both in this work. Give examples to illustrate your points.

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