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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. To keep Mrs. Fainall's infidelity secret, Fainall demands all of the following concessions except one item? What is it?
(a) Mrs. Millamant's dowry.
(b) A divorce from his wife.
(c) Lady Wishfort's estate after her death.
(d) Mrs. Fainall's fortune.

2. What reason does Fainall give for Mirabell's deception being revealed?
(a) Mrs. Marwood tried to protect her friend, Lady Wishfort.
(b) He should have expected Lady Wishfort's friends to tell her.
(c) He did not return Mrs. Marwood's romantic gestures.
(d) He deserved it.

3. How does Mrs. Marwood attack Fainall when he angers her?
(a) By saying he stole from her.
(b) By saying he has deceived her.
(c) By saying he told lies about her to Lady Wishfort.
(d) By saying he wrecked her reputation.

4. Congreve's character Mirabell is a master ________ .
(a) Of all trades.
(b) Lover.
(c) Schemer.
(d) Planner.

5. When Mrs. Millamant makes her first appearance on stage, Mrs. Millimant interacts with Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall. Which word best describes Mrs. Millamant's character after this scene?
(a) Strong.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Cold.
(d) Cruel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else does Foible tell Mrs. Fainall?

2. Who would have received Mrs. Millamant's fortune if Lady Wishfort took it from her?

3. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?

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

5. How do we know Lady Wishfort has not read the entire letter?

(see the answer key)

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