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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. While drinking chocolate, what else are Mirabell and Fainall doing?
(a) Playing cards.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Discussing their travel plans.
(d) Drinking.

2. Why were Witwoud and Petulant arguing at the end of Act 4, Scent 1?
(a) They were drunk and garrulous.
(b) They dislike Fainall and Sir Wilfull.
(c) It is the result of Fainall's plan to keep Sir Wilfull from obtaining Lady Wishfort's approval.
(d) Fainall is trying to keep Mrs. Millamant and Sir Wilfull together.

3. Foible tell Lady Wishfort all but one of the following. Which statement is incorrect?
(a) Mirabell said Wishfort was old.
(b) Mrs. Marwood is watching Foible.
(c) Make-up will help her look young.
(d) Sir Rowland loves Wishfort's picture.

4. Why are poets often fooled?
(a) They believe what people tell them to their face.
(b) They don't study their critics.
(c) They believe in their work and expect others to understand and like it.
(d) They are fooled into believing that one successful play means the next one will be successful also.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told Lady Wishfort about Mirabell's deception?

2. What is the purpose of the play?

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

4. What does Mirabell, on the other hand, ask of Mrs. Millamant if they are married?

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

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