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

2. Who are Witwoud and Petulant?
(a) Important gentlemen of this social group.
(b) Mrs. Millamant's servants.
(c) Lady Wishfort's servants.
(d) Followers of Mrs. Millamant.

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

4. Why does Mrs. Marwood only want to pretend she is cuckolding her husband?
(a) Because he will suffer longer if he can't prove it.
(b) Because he will suffer longer if he can't prove it.
(c) Because she thinks he loves Mrs. Millimant.
(d) Because she thinks he doesn't love her any more.

5. Where is Mrs. Marwood at the opening of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) In Lady Wishfort's closet.
(b) In Lady Wishfort's kitchen.
(c) In Lady Wishfort's sitting room.
(d) In Lady Wishfort's dining room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Marwood mean when she tells Lady Wishfort she was entertained by what she heard?

2. What are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood doing at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

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

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

5. Mirabell's plan involves ________ Lady Wishfort.

(see the answer key)

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