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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. What happens when Mincing enters the room in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Everyone greets Sir Wilfull.
(b) Lady Wishfort speaks to Mrs. Marwood.
(c) Everyone leaves except Fainall and Mrs. Marwood.
(d) Fainall speaks to his wife.

2. Why did Waitwell marry Foible?
(a) Because he wants to start a family.
(b) Because he loved her.
(c) Because she was pregnant.
(d) So that he couldn't marry Wishfort.

3. Though Mrs. Millament doesn't act it, Mrs. Millamant actually ____________ Mirabell.
(a) Dislikes.
(b) Loves.
(c) Bores.
(d) Frustrates.

4. How does Mrs. Marwood attack Fainall when he angers her?
(a) By saying he told lies about her to Lady Wishfort.
(b) By saying he stole from her.
(c) By saying he wrecked her reputation.
(d) By saying he has deceived her.

5. What is the relationship between Witwoud and Sir Wilfull Witwoud?
(a) They are half-brothers.
(b) They are distant relatives.
(c) They are brothers.
(d) They are cousins.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Another dramatic device is used in the final lines of Act 1, Scene 1 when Mirabell hints at a scheme involving Wishfort's maid. This device is known as:

3. What has Mrs. Marwood overheard in her hiding place while Lady Wishfort questions Foible and after Lady Wishfort leaves the room?

4. Why was the cologne given to the footmen?

5. As Lady Wishfort steps out of the dining room to read a letter, what does Waitwell claim to Foible?

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