1. How does Mrs. Marwood answer Fainall when he joins her in the park?
(a) She is tired of arguing with him.
(b) She wants to go home.
(c) She is protective of Fainall's honor.
(d) She hates his wife.

2. What does Foible convince Lady Wishfort to announce about the uncle?
(a) He is coming to marry Mrs. Marwood.
(b) He is coming to marry Lady Wishfort.
(c) He is coming to marry Mrs. Millamant.
(d) He is coming to marry Mrs. Fainall.

3. What kind of person is Sir Wilfull Witwoud?
(a) Youthful and crude.
(b) Rude and pretentious.
(c) Genuine but uncultured.
(d) Happy-go-lucky.

4. Why does Mrs. Millamant leave the room after the arrival of Witwoud and Petulant?
(a) She becomes frustrated with Witwoud and Petulant.
(b) She dislikes them.
(c) She needs to get dressed for dinner.
(d) She believes that Mirabell is coming.

5. What does Mrs. Marwood promise herself after hearing how Mirabell feels about her?
(a) That she will not chase him anymore.
(b) That she still loves him and is going to have him.
(c) That she is going to see him in dire circumstances some day and then she will have her revenge.
(d) That she will help him in his scheme against Lady Wishfort.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mrs. Millamant makes her first appearance on stage, Mrs. Millimant interacts with Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall. Which word best describes Mrs. Millamant's character after this scene?

2. What was Mrs. Millamant's response to her aunt's statement?

3. What phrase describes the relationship between Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall?

4. Though Mrs. Millament doesn't act it, Mrs. Millamant actually ____________ Mirabell.

5. What reason does Fainall give for Mirabell's deception being revealed?

(see the answer key)

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