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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lady Wishfort has arranged for the party to include all of the following except one item. Which one is it?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Cologne.
(c) Skits.
(d) Music.

2. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?
(a) For her social position.
(b) For her good breeding.
(c) For her money.
(d) For love.

3. What is Lady Wishfort's reaction to Mrs. Marwood's suggestion about Mrs. Fainall?
(a) She disagrees with Mrs. Marwood.
(b) She says she needs time to think.
(c) She agrees with Mrs. Marwood.
(d) She complains of a headache and goes to lie down.

4. How does Mrs. Millamant react to Mirabell's visit and finishing the poem she is reciting?
(a) She is indifferent to his proposal.
(b) She feels hurt that he has asked for so many terms in the marriage proposal.
(c) She professes her love for him to Mrs. Fainall when Mirabell leaves.
(d) She feels relief that he didn't argue with Lady Wishfort.

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. What does Mrs. Fainall reveal to Foible in her mother's dressing room?

2. Why is the theatrical device 'eavesdropping' used by Marwood comical?

3. What happens if Mirabell's uncle marries and has a child?

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

5. Who are the fools spoken of in the prologue?

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