1. What is the relationship between Witwoud and Sir Wilfull Witwoud?
(a) They are brothers.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are half-brothers.
(d) They are distant relatives.

2. Why is Mrs. Fainall's husband cold to her?
(a) He no longer loves her.
(b) His libido has lessened with age.
(c) Because of his affair with Mrs. Marwood.
(d) He hates her for cuckolding him.

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

4. What is Sir Wilfull's relationship with Lady Wishfort?
(a) He is her nephew.
(b) He is her son.
(c) He is her brother.
(d) He is her uncle.

5. Who told Lady Wishfort about Mirabell's deception?
(a) Mrs. Millamant.
(b) Foible.
(c) Mrs. Marwood.
(d) Fainall.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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:

2. What is a cabal?

3. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?

4. Why does Mrs. Marwood only want to pretend she is cuckolding her husband?

5. How does Mrs. Marwood answer Fainall when he joins her in the park?

(see the answer key)

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