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

2. Who rescues Waitwell after his difficulties?
(a) Mrs. Fainall.
(b) Foible.
(c) His master, Mirabell.
(d) Mrs. Millamant.

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

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

5. What is Lady Wishfort's reaction to Mrs. Marwood's suggestion about Sir Wilfull?
(a) She isn't sure.
(b) She agrees.
(c) She disagrees.
(d) She agrees, but thinks they should wait until after her marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?

2. What does Mrs. Marwood say to Mrs. Fainall about men?

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

4. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?

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

(see the answer key)

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