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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. Where is Mrs. Marwood at the opening of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) In Lady Wishfort's closet.
(b) In Lady Wishfort's dining room.
(c) In Lady Wishfort's kitchen.
(d) In Lady Wishfort's sitting room.

2. How much is Mrs. Millamant's fortune?
(a) The play doesn't state a specific sum.
(b) A small sum, six thousand pounds.
(c) About ten thousand dollars.
(d) Six thousand pounds, a vast fortune.

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

4. Does Mrs. Marwood tell Lady Wishfort everything she overheard?
(a) No.
(b) It is impossible to say.
(c) Yes.
(d) We don't know.

5. Why does Mrs. Millamant agree to marry Sir Wilfull?
(a) Secure her fortune.
(b) Get revenge on Mirabell.
(c) Achieve her freedom.
(d) Acquire Sir Wilfull's money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Foible do when she enters Lady Wishfort's dressing room?

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

3. How do we know Lady Wishfort has not read the entire letter?

4. What has happened to Waitwell after Lady Wishfort discovers what he really is?

5. Why does Mrs. Marwood only want to pretend she is cuckolding her husband?

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