THE WAY OF THE WORLD OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

1. What has happened to Waitwell after Lady Wishfort discovers what he really is?
✅ Correct Answer: Nothing significant happens to Waitwell; his identity is part of Mirabell’s scheme, and he is not arrested.
Explanation: Waitwell, disguised as Sir Rowland, is part of the scheme to deceive Lady Wishfort. He does not face punishment.

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.
Explanation: This was a common practice, and in this case, it enhances the connection between the audience and the character.

5. How does Mrs. Millamant react to Mirabell's visit and finishing the poem she is reciting?
✅ She continues her witty banter and pretends indifference, though her affection is implied subtly through her manner.

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?
✅ They believed Fainall was a suitable match to protect Mrs. Fainall’s reputation, unaware of his true nature.

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, which word best describes her character?
✅ Strong.
Explanation: She is witty, independent, and assertive from the beginning.

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 shows her wit and independence through subtle insults and sarcasm.

15. What is the consequence of the revelation made by Mirabell concerning Mrs. Fainall?
✅ Lady Wishfort says she must give Mrs. Millamant to Mirabell.
Explanation: The blackmail plot fails, and Mirabell earns Lady Wishfort’s approval.

16. Though Mrs. Millamant doesn't act it, she 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?
✅ Sir Rowland is Waitwell in disguise, pretending to be Lady Wishfort’s suitor as part of Mirabell’s plan.
🟨 Explanation: This is the specific clarification your subscriber mentioned. The original content was correct. Waitwell (Foible’s husband) pretends to be Sir Rowland.

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 let her emotions interfere and risked exposing their affair and plot.

24. Congreve's character Mirabell is a master ________.
✅ Schemer.

25. Why would tabloid reporters be unable to judge the play?
✅ 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 access to her household and marry her niece, Millamant.

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?
✅ Witty dialogue.

36. Which class of people is focused mainly?
✅ Upper classes.

37. Who spoke the Prologue?
✅ The prologue was spoken by the 65-year-old actor Thomas Betterton.

38. Who condemned Congreve for his profane plays?
✅ Jeremy Collier.

39. “A wit should no more be sincere, than a woman constant” – Who says this?
✅ Witwoud.

40. “Friendship without freedom is as dull as love without enjoyment” – Who says this?
✅ Witwoud.

41. Who is the wife of Fainall?
✅ Mrs. Fainall (formerly Arabella Languish).

42. Who is to meet Lady Wishfort in the guise of Sir Rowland?
✅ Waitwell.