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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. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?
(a) For her social position.
(b) For her good breeding.
(c) For love.
(d) For her money.

2. Even though she has been deceived by Mirabell and berates Foible, Lady Wishfort is shown as a __________ character.
(a) Stupid.
(b) Charming.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Clever.

3. What does Mrs. Marwood claim while talking to Mrs. Fainall?
(a) She would rather love and be left than not be loved at all.
(b) She is cuckolding her husband with Mirabell.
(c) Men are cold as husbands.
(d) Lovers are more passionate.

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

5. What does Foible do when she enters Lady Wishfort's dressing room?
(a) She helps Lady Wishfort dress.
(b) She announces Sir Rowland.
(c) She says Witwoud and Petulant have arrived.
(d) She asks Mrs. Marwood to keep the men company.

Short Answer Questions

1. All of the following are true except one. As Mrs. Marwood discovers Mirabell's plot, she ______ .

2. Who rescues Waitwell after his difficulties?

3. How much is Mrs. Millamant's fortune?

4. What does the scene where Mrs. Marwood is left in the closet reveal about her?

5. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?

(see the answer key)

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