THE WAY OF THE WORLD OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1.
What has happened to Waitwell after Lady
Wishfort discovers what he really is?
Fainall had him arrested.
2.
What does Foible convince Lady Wishfort to
announce about the uncle?
He is coming
to marry Mrs. Millamant.
3.
Why does Lady Wishfort question Foible in her
dressing room?
Because Mrs. Marwood said she
had seen Foible with Mirabell.
4.
Who delivered the epilogue?
The same actress who played Mrs.
Millamant.
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5.
How does Mrs. Millamant react to Mirabell's
visit and finishing the poem she is reciting?
She professes her love for him
to Mrs. Fainall when Mirabell leaves.
6.
Why did Congreve use the epilogue?
It provided
the opportunity for a pre-planned response to his critics.
7.
For what purpose are the cosmetics used in Act
3, Scene 1?
As a symbol of how people cover
themselves up.
8.
Why did Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall choose Fainall
as her husband?
Because he was a liar and a
cheat with a good reputation.
9.
What purpose does the interaction between Sir
Rowland and Lady Wishfort serve as they discuss marriage?
As a
caricature of courtship.
10.
What does Mrs. Millamant achieve when she
renounces Mirabell?
She pleases Lady Wishfort and
retains her fortune.
11.
As Lady Wishfort steps out of the dining room to
read a letter, what does Waitwell claim to Foible?
He would rather be a chairman
than Wishfort's husband.
12.
When Mrs. Millamant makes her first appearance
on stage, Mrs. Millimant interacts with Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall. Which word
best describes Mrs. Millamant's character after this scene?
Strong.
13.
What does Lady Wishfort ask Mrs. Marwood to do
after Foible's announcement?
She asks Mrs. Marwood to keep
Witwoud and Petulant company.
14.
How does Mrs. Millamant show her devilish
attitude during her chat with Mrs. Marwood?
She makes remarks about Mrs.
Marwood's age.
15.
What is the consequence of the revelation made
by Mirabell concerning Mrs. Fainall?
Lady Wishfort says she must give
Mrs. Millamant to Mirabell.
16.
Though Mrs. Millament doesn't act it, Mrs.
Millamant actually ____________ Mirabell.
Loves.
17.
Why does Congreve say these critics should be
the subject of onstage satire?
Because this would inflate their
sense of self-importance.
18.
What does Foible do when she enters Lady
Wishfort's dressing room?
She says Witwoud and Petulant
have arrived.
19.
What qualities is the proposed marriage between
Sir Rowland and Lady Wishfort rooted in?
Falsehood, deceit and conformity
with society's expectations.
20.
Who is Sir Rowland?
Foible's husband.
21.
What kind of person is Sir Wilfull Witwoud?
Genuine but uncultured.
22.
Why is eavesdropping so successful in Act 3,
Scene 1?
Because the characters stand
around and talk about their plans.
23.
Why is Fainall upset with Mrs. Marwood at the
end of Act 3, Scene 3?
Because she spoiled his plans to
get Mrs. Millamant's fortune.
24.
Congreve's character Mirabell is a master
________ .
Schemer.
25.
Why would tabloid reporters be unable to judge
the play? (from Epilogue)
Because they want to connect
famous people with the characters.
26.
Which play of Congreve was a miserable failure?
The Double Dealer
27.
What was Congreve’s last play?
The Way of the World
28.
What do you mean by ‘proviso scene’?
The scene in which the lovers
discuss the kind of marriage they are likely to have.
29.
To whom is The Way of the World dedicated?
Right Honourable Ralph, the Earl
of Montague, the first Duke of Montague.
30.
What does Congreve say about Terence?
Terence is a famous Latin writer
of comedies. Congreve calls him “the most correct writer in the world.
31.
To what does Congreve compare the poets?
Poets are as weak and short
lived as bubbles.
32.
Why did Mirabell pretend to be in love with
Lady Wishfort?
In order to gain entry into the
house and court Millament, Lady Wishfort niece.
33.
Why does Sir Wilful propose to travel abroad?
To improve his learning.
34.
Who popularized comedy of manners?
Congreve
35.
What is the prominent feature of the comedy of
manners?
The witty dialogue.
36.
Which class people is focused mainly?
Upper classes.
37.
Who spoke Prologue?
The prologue was spoken by the
65 year old actor Betterton.
38.
Who condemned Congreve for his profane plays,
not scared?
Jereme Collier
39.
“A wit should no more sincere, than a woman
constant”- Witwoud.
40.
“Friendship without freedom is as dull as love
without enjoyment” – Witwoud.
41.
Who is the wife of Fainall?
Arabella Languish
42.
Who is to meet Lady Wishfort in the guise of
Rolland?
Waitwell
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Sir. This is Laxmi. Really very standard and more useful..expecting for entire syllabus of pgtrb.kindly do the needful.my hearty wishes and thanks
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ReplyDeletePls update some more additional points
Q.no 2..
ReplyDeleteAns is lady wishfort..not millamant
I verify it. could you check your answer?
Delete32nd question is asked wrongly
ReplyDeleteatleast check the answer of each question, many students visit your website for competitive exams too, so you can understand how important every single answer for them. please do check again every answer. e.g.- Q20. & few more.
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q.20 do you mean, answer is wrong? kindly let me know what are the questions containing wrong answers. I am ready to change the answer. i double checked every answers. i know many of them are following blog for their preparation. I think for the 20th question, my answer is right. Mirabell's affluent uncle, Sir Rowland, is absent from the play, but Waitwell, playing a role in Mirabell's plan to deceive Lady Wishfort, assumes the identity of Sir Rowland. So, my answer is right. what's wrong, kindly let me know.
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