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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 agrees.
(b) She agrees, but thinks they should wait until after her marriage.
(c) She disagrees.
(d) She isn't sure.

2. Another dramatic device is used in the final lines of Act 1, Scene 1 when Mirabell hints at a scheme involving Wishfort's maid. This device is known as:
(a) Climax.
(b) Foreshadowing.
(c) Omnipresence.
(d) Denouement.

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

4. What does Mrs. Millamant ask Witwoud and Petulant as they enter the room in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Who Sir Wilfull is.
(b) If they have stopped arguing.
(c) Where Sir Wilfull is.
(d) If they would sing with Mrs. Marwood.

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 is going to see him in dire circumstances some day and then she will have her revenge.
(c) That she still loves him and is going to have him.
(d) That she will help him in his scheme against Lady Wishfort.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Mincing enters the room in Act 3, Scene 3?

2. What does Mirabell's plan consist of?

3. How does Mrs. Millamant show her devilish attitude during her chat with Mrs. Marwood?

4. Why did Waitwell marry Foible?

5. How does Mrs. Marwood attack Fainall when he angers her?

(see the answer key)

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