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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Fainall bored when talking with Mirabell in the chocolate house?
(a) Because Mrs. Millamant enters and begins to talk to them.
(b) Because Mirabell doesn't know how to play.
(c) Because Mirabell is distracted.
(d) Because Sir Rowland enters and begins to talk to them.

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

3. Who are the fools spoken of in the prologue?
(a) Poets and natural fools.
(b) Members of society in general.
(c) Critics of the play.
(d) Husbands, wives and lovers.

4. What is a chocolate house?
(a) A meeting place for women.
(b) A shop serving only pastries made of chocolate.
(c) A new type of coffee shop celebrating the discovery of chocolate.
(d) A place for men to meet.

5. Which character(s) leave the dining room in Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Mrs. Millamant and Mrs. Fainall.
(b) Lady Wishfort.
(c) Witwoud.
(d) Sir Wilfull.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lady Wishfort say or do that offended Mirabell?

2. What reason does Fainall give for Mirabell's deception being revealed?

3. Foible tell Lady Wishfort all but one of the following. Which statement is incorrect?

4. Why were the first performances heavily criticized?

5. What happens when Mincing enters the room in Act 3, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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