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

2. What does Mrs. Fainall ask the maids to do for her at the end of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Vouch for her morals.
(b) Catch her husband cheating on her.
(c) Calm her mother.
(d) Help her defeat her husband.

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

4. Why is Mrs. Fainall's husband cold to her?
(a) He no longer loves her.
(b) He hates her for cuckolding him.
(c) His libido has lessened with age.
(d) Because of his affair with Mrs. Marwood.

5. What does Lady Wishfort do when she enters her dressing room?
(a) She dresses for dinner and sends Mrs. Marwood down ahead of her.
(b) She apologizes and asks her to accompany her to dinner.
(c) She invites Mrs. Marwood to stay for dinner.
(d) She lets Marwood out and apologizes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood as Act 2, Scene 1 opens?

2. What word best describes the relationship Fainall has with Mrs. Marwood?

3. What has Lady Wishfort discovered that has her so angry at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?

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

5. What are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood doing to each other in the park?

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