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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sir Wilfull unsuccessful when he tries to woo Mrs. Millamant?
(a) Because he is too drunk to succeed.
(b) Because he is too ignorant and is easily defeated by Mrs. Millamant.
(c) Because he is a fool that prefers horses.
(d) Because he has no idea of what he is doing.

2. When Fainall enters in Act 5, Scene 2, what does he do?
(a) He suggests Lady Wishfort make him an offer.
(b) He greets Mrs. Marwood a kiss.
(c) He begins to dictate his terms.
(d) He states he is divorcing her daughter.

3. What has Lady Wishfort discovered that has her so angry at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Her suitor, Sir Rowland, was a fake.
(b) Her maid was stealing from her.
(c) Fainall is going to ruin her.
(d) Sir Rowland was actually a foreigner.

4. Why is the Fainall marriage over?
(a) Because Mrs. Fainall wants a divorce.
(b) Because Mrs. Marwood told Fainall of his wife's affair with Mirabell.
(c) Because Lady Wishfort feels her daughter could do better.
(d) Because Mrs. Fainall has learned of his affair with Mrs. Marwood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the play?

2. Why does Lady Wishfort question Foible in her dressing room?

3. What does Mrs. Millamant ask Witwoud and Petulant as they enter the room in Act 3, Scene 3?

4. Who is Mrs. Millamant?

5. What does Foible convince Lady Wishfort to announce about the uncle?

(see the answer key)

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