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

2. Are the tastes of poets random?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) Perhaps.

3. Why were Witwoud and Petulant arguing at the end of Act 4, Scent 1?
(a) It is the result of Fainall's plan to keep Sir Wilfull from obtaining Lady Wishfort's approval.
(b) Fainall is trying to keep Mrs. Millamant and Sir Wilfull together.
(c) They were drunk and garrulous.
(d) They dislike Fainall and Sir Wilfull.

4. What does Mrs. Marwood's letter to Lady Wishfort reveal?
(a) Sir Rowland is actually an errant knight.
(b) The marriage contract is actually a fake.
(c) The contents of Sir Rowland's black box.
(d) Sir Rowland is an imposter.

5. Why does Petulant hire three prostitutes?
(a) Satisfy his sexual needs.
(b) Feign importance to his peers.
(c) Act as a foil to his popularity.
(d) Show his lack of social sensitivity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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:

3. When Fainall enters in Act 5, Scene 2, what does he do?

4. Which room in Lady Wishfort's house is the setting for Act 4, Scene 2?

5. Who is Mrs. Millamant?

(see the answer key)

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