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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Lady Wishfort need to apply rouge?
(a) To cover up her wrinkles.
(b) To match the colors in the portrait.
(c) To improve her looks.
(d) Because the portrait she had painted showed a much younger woman.

2. What does Mrs. Fainall reveal to Foible in her mother's dressing room?
(a) She knows of Mirabell's plans.
(b) She supports Mrs. Marwood in her scheme.
(c) She is worried about Lady Wishfort's reaction.
(d) She loves Mrs. Millamant and wants the plan to succeed.

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

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

5. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?
(a) She is really angry with him.
(b) She is jealous of his wife spending time with Mirabell.
(c) She is concerned about her reputation.
(d) She is bored in his company.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a cabal?

2. What is a prologue?

3. What is the purpose of this play's prologue?

4. Why is Mrs. Fainall's husband cold to her?

5. Why does Mirabell criticize Fainall at the chocolate house?

(see the answer key)

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