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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Mrs. Marwood say to Mrs. Fainall about men?
(a) She is in love with Mirabell.
(b) She is having an affair.
(c) She loves her husband.
(d) She hates all men.

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

4. What does Mirabell state that he believes about Mrs. Millamant to Fainall?
(a) That he will help her improve on her faults.
(b) That Mrs. Millamant's faults suit her very well.
(c) That Mrs. Millamant's faults are a nuisance.
(d) That Mrs. Millamant should not be so cruel to him.

5. What news does the footman bring Mirabell at the chocolate house?
(a) That Waitwell and Foible have run away together.
(b) That Foible wanted to speak to him.
(c) That his coachman, Waitwell, is waiting with his carriage.
(d) That Waitwell and Foible are married.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes the relationship Fainall has with Mrs. Marwood?

2. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?

3. Why were the first performances heavily criticized?

4. Why does Petulant hire three prostitutes?

5. 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:

(see the answer key)

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