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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. What news does the footman bring Mirabell at the chocolate house?
(a) That his coachman, Waitwell, is waiting with his carriage.
(b) That Waitwell and Foible have run away together.
(c) That Waitwell and Foible are married.
(d) That Foible wanted to speak to him.

2. Why did Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall choose Fainall as her husband?
(a) Because he was a liar and a cheat with a good reputation.
(b) Because she loved him.
(c) Because he loved her.
(d) Because he was old and would probably die soon.

3. Who is Sir Rowland?
(a) Mirabell's uncle.
(b) A knight of the realm.
(c) Lady Wishfort's lover.
(d) Foible's husband.

4. What does Mrs. Marwood claim while talking to Mrs. Fainall?
(a) Men are cold as husbands.
(b) She is cuckolding her husband with Mirabell.
(c) She would rather love and be left than not be loved at all.
(d) Lovers are more passionate.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Though Mrs. Millament doesn't act it, Mrs. Millamant actually ____________ Mirabell.

3. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?

4. Why did Waitwell marry Foible?

5. What is a chocolate house?

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