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

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

3. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?
(a) She is concerned about her reputation.
(b) She is bored in his company.
(c) She is jealous of his wife spending time with Mirabell.
(d) She is really angry with him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has Mrs. Marwood overheard in her hiding place while Lady Wishfort questions Foible and after Lady Wishfort leaves the room?

3. With respect to Sir Wilfull, what does Mrs. Marwood suggest to Lady Wishfort?

4. What inconvenience does Foible point out about Sir Rowland to Lady Wishfort?

5. Does Mrs. Marwood tell Lady Wishfort everything she overheard?

(see the answer key)

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