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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do we know Lady Wishfort has not read the entire letter?
(a) Because since Mrs. Fainall insists Mincing help her refute adultery charges when the trial begins.
(b) She doesn't realize her daughter Mrs. Fainall plotted against her.
(c) Because Foible reveals secrets about Mrs. Marwood to Mrs. Fainall, and Lady Wishfort is unaware of this problem.
(d) Because Mirabell gets Waitwell out of jail without Lady Wishfort's knowledge.

2. What does Mrs. Marwood say to Mrs. Fainall about men?
(a) She hates all men.
(b) She is having an affair.
(c) She loves her husband.
(d) She is in love with Mirabell.

3. What inconvenience does Foible point out about Sir Rowland to Lady Wishfort?
(a) He didn't love Lady Wishfort.
(b) He was already married to her, Foible.
(c) He was gay.
(d) He wanted to remain a bachelor.

4. All of the following are true except one. As Mrs. Marwood discovers Mirabell's plot, she ______ .
(a) Vows revenge.
(b) Wants him to fail.
(c) Feels angry with Mrs. Wishfort.
(d) Plots to destroy Mirabell's scheme.

5. With respect to Sir Wilfull, what does Mrs. Marwood suggest to Lady Wishfort?
(a) Sir Wilfull is a drunkard.
(b) Sir Wilfull is a country bumpkin.
(c) Sir Wilfull is going to continue his travels.
(d) Sir Wilfull will make an excellent husband for Mrs. Millamant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Marwood mean when she tells Lady Wishfort she was entertained by what she heard?

2. Why does Lady Wishfort dismiss Foible?

3. How does Mrs. Marwood attack Fainall when he angers her?

4. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?

5. What does Lady Wishfort ask Mrs. Marwood to do after Foible's announcement?

(see the answer key)

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