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

2. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?
(a) For her good breeding.
(b) For her social position.
(c) For love.
(d) For her money.

3. How do Fainall and Mrs. Marwood decide to reveal Mirabell's plan to Lady Wishfort?
(a) Demanding Mirabell confesses.
(b) In an anonymous letter.
(c) Through servants.
(d) By talking to her.

4. What are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood doing at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Talking about Mrs. Millamant.
(b) Discussing their lovers.
(c) Discussing men while they walk.
(d) Discussing their husbands.

5. Which word best describes what Mincing believes Witwoud to be?
(a) A fool.
(b) A country bumpkin.
(c) A gentleman.
(d) A despot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Foible convince Lady Wishfort to announce about the uncle?

3. What does Foible do when she enters Lady Wishfort's dressing room?

4. 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?

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

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