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

2. Why is Mrs. Fainall's husband cold to her?
(a) His libido has lessened with age.
(b) Because of his affair with Mrs. Marwood.
(c) He no longer loves her.
(d) He hates her for cuckolding him.

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

4. 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) Omnipresence.
(b) Climax.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Denouement.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall choose Fainall as her husband?

2. What does Mrs. Marwood's discussion with Fainall reveal about her character?

3. Why is Fainall bored when talking with Mirabell in the chocolate house?

4. Why does Mrs. Millamant leave the room after the arrival of Witwoud and Petulant?

5. What has Mrs. Marwood overheard in her hiding place while Lady Wishfort questions Foible and after Lady Wishfort leaves the room?

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