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

2. Lady Wishfort is all of the following except one. Which one does not apply to her character?
(a) Humorless.
(b) Old.
(c) Gullible.
(d) Vain.

3. Which word best describes what Mincing believes Witwoud to be?
(a) A fool.
(b) A despot.
(c) A country bumpkin.
(d) A gentleman.

4. Why is the theatrical device 'eavesdropping' used by Marwood comical?
(a) She is intrigued by the plots going on.
(b) She is forced to listen to the other character's true opinions of her.
(c) She wants revenge on Mirabell.
(d) She is self-important.

5. What does Mirabell suggest that Mrs. Fainall do if she no longer loves her husband?
(a) Divorce him.
(b) Ignore him.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Maintain a status quo with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fainall comment about the gathering the previous evening at Lady Wishfort's?

2. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?

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

4. What is the purpose of the play?

5. How does Mrs. Marwood attack Fainall when he angers her?

(see the answer key)

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