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

2. Why does Mrs. Millamant agree to marry Sir Wilfull?
(a) Acquire Sir Wilfull's money.
(b) Get revenge on Mirabell.
(c) Secure her fortune.
(d) Achieve her freedom.

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

4. Why is Fainall upset with Mrs. Marwood at the end of Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Because his wife shouldn't be having an affair with Mirabell, so he is angry at the world.
(b) Because she spoiled his plans to get Mrs. Millamant's fortune.
(c) Because she is clearly not in love with him.
(d) Because he loves Mrs. Millamant.

5. Why does Petulant hire three prostitutes?
(a) Show his lack of social sensitivity.
(b) Feign importance to his peers.
(c) Satisfy his sexual needs.
(d) Act as a foil to his popularity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Wishfort doing as Act 4, Scene 2 commences?

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

3. What is Lady Wishfort's reaction to Mrs. Marwood's suggestion about Sir Wilfull?

4. How does Mrs. Millamant show her devilish attitude during her chat with Mrs. Marwood?

5. What purpose does the interaction between Sir Rowland and Lady Wishfort serve as they discuss marriage?

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