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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. Though Mrs. Millament doesn't act it, Mrs. Millamant actually ____________ Mirabell.
(a) Frustrates.
(b) Dislikes.
(c) Loves.
(d) Bores.

2. Why did Waitwell marry Foible?
(a) So that he couldn't marry Wishfort.
(b) Because he loved her.
(c) Because he wants to start a family.
(d) Because she was pregnant.

3. What does the scene where Mrs. Marwood is left in the closet reveal about her?
(a) She is upset at being left in the closet by Lady Wishfort.
(b) She is angry at Mirabell but still wants him as her lover.
(c) She is eager to marry Sir Wilfull.
(d) She is a nasty character with no true friends.

4. Why does Mirabell believe the scheme to deceive Lady Wishfort is necessary?
(a) So that she will give Mrs. Millamant her money.
(b) So that she leaves her fortune to Mrs. Millamant.
(c) So that she will divide her estate.
(d) So she will not interfere with their marriage.

5. Why did Mirabell pretend to love Lady Wishfort?
(a) To disguise his true feelings for Mrs. Millamant.
(b) To make fun of her.
(c) To get her money.
(d) To show the world what a stud he was.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Marwood answer Fainall when he joins her in the park?

3. Where are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood as Act 2, Scene 1 opens?

4. What do the different marriages introduced in the play seem to be motivated by?

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

(see the answer key)

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