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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 Lady Wishfort dismiss Foible?
(a) Waitwell went to jail.
(b) Foible was plotting with Mirabell.
(c) Lady Wishfort could not consummate her marriage to Sir Rowland.
(d) Mrs. Fainall had an affair with Mirabell.

2. Where are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood as Act 2, Scene 1 opens?
(a) At Mrs. Fainall's house.
(b) In Lady Wishfort's house
(c) In the country.
(d) In St. James Park.

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

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

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 lets Marwood out and apologizes.
(c) She invites Mrs. Marwood to stay for dinner.
(d) She apologizes and asks her to accompany her to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Fainall ask the maids to do for her at the end of Act 5, Scene 1?

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

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

4. Who rescues Waitwell after his difficulties?

5. Why does Mrs. Millamant agree to marry Sir Wilfull?

(see the answer key)

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