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

2. 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.

3. Which one of the following statements was not revealed by Mincing to Foible?
(a) Mirabell got Waitwell out of jail.
(b) Fainall has ordered Mirabell arrested.
(c) Mirabell orders her to hide until Lady Wishfort gets over being angry.
(d) Fainall has threatened to divorce his wife unless she gives him her fortune.

4. Why does Mrs. Marwood only want to pretend she is cuckolding her husband?
(a) Because he will suffer longer if he can't prove it.
(b) Because he will suffer longer if he can't prove it.
(c) Because she thinks he loves Mrs. Millimant.
(d) Because she thinks he doesn't love her any more.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Mrs. Marwood at the opening of Act 3, Scene 2?

3. Why does Lady Wishfort dismiss Foible?

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

5. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?

(see the answer key)

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