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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 was the cologne given to the footmen?
(a) To disguise bodily odor.
(b) To prevent the footmen from smelling like stable hands.
(c) To add to the elegance of the party.
(d) To give the footmen a little bonus.

2. Where is Mrs. Marwood at the opening of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) In Lady Wishfort's dining room.
(b) In Lady Wishfort's closet.
(c) In Lady Wishfort's kitchen.
(d) In Lady Wishfort's sitting room.

3. In the chocolate house, what does Mirabel's discussion of Mrs. Millamant's character reveal?
(a) He believes her to be a fool.
(b) He is a coarse and rude man.
(c) He truly loves her.
(d) He is interested in her for her money.

4. What are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood doing to each other in the park?
(a) Trying to determine if the other is having an affair.
(b) Questioning each other about their opinion of love.
(c) Investigating each other's love affairs.
(d) Testing each other about Mirabell.

5. How does Witwoud describe Petulant?
(a) As a person lacking breeding.
(b) As a blockhead.
(c) As a monster similar to Caliban.
(d) As humorless.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Millamant leave the room after the arrival of Witwoud and Petulant?

2. Why does Mirabell believe the scheme to deceive Lady Wishfort is necessary?

3. What else does Foible tell Mrs. Fainall?

4. What does Lady Wishfort do when she enters her dressing room?

5. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?

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