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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lady Wishfort ask Mrs. Marwood to do after Foible's announcement?
(a) She asks Mrs. Marwood to keep Witwoud and Petulant company.
(b) She asks her help in dressing.
(c) She asks Mrs. Marwood to receive her guests.
(d) She asks her to accompany her to dinner.

3. Why did Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall choose Fainall as her husband?
(a) Because she loved him.
(b) Because he was a liar and a cheat with a good reputation.
(c) Because he loved her.
(d) Because he was old and would probably die soon.

4. What does Mirabell's plan consist of?
(a) Winning Mrs. Millamant's aunt's favor so she would give her blessing.
(b) Trying to make others believe that he wasn't interested in Mrs. Millamant.
(c) Hiding his true feelings about Mrs. Fainall.
(d) Entering into a plot with Mrs. Marwood.

5. While drinking chocolate, what else are Mirabell and Fainall doing?
(a) Playing cards.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Discussing their travel plans.
(d) Drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes what Mincing believes Witwoud to be?

2. Which one of the follow was not part of Mirabell's plan?

3. Who are Witwoud and Petulant?

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

5. Why did Mirabell leave Lady Wishfort's house the previous evening?

(see the answer key)

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