10 Questions
Which unity of time does The Way of the World adhere to?
The entire play taking place in a single day
What is the deliberate violation of classical principles in The Way of the World?
The deliberate violation of the unity of place
What is the four-part formula that the plot construction of The Way of the World adheres to?
Protasis, epitasis, catastasis, and catastrophe
What does the compression of time in The Way of the World result in?
A crowding of events and rapidity to the action
Where is Act I of The Way of the World set to establish a sense of the artificial 'world' of the play?
A fashionable chocolate-house
Congreve's The Way of the World has a strong unity of place adhering to classical principles.
False
The entire plot of The Way of the World revolves around Mirabell.
True
Act II of The Way of the World is set in a fashionable Restoration setting.
True
The setting of The Way of the World shifts to the confines of a room in Lady Wishfort’s house for the remaining three acts.
True
The compression of time in The Way of the World results in a crowding of events.
True
Test your knowledge of "The Way of the World" by taking this quiz on the neo-classical precision, plot construction, and unity of time in the play. See how well you understand the four-part formula of protasis, epitasis, catastasis, and catastrophe as you explore the intricacies of this classic work.
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