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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lady Wishfort do when she enters her dressing room?
(a) She lets Marwood out and apologizes.
(b) She invites Mrs. Marwood to stay for dinner.
(c) She dresses for dinner and sends Mrs. Marwood down ahead of her.
(d) She apologizes and asks her to accompany her to dinner.

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

3. The prologue begins with a comparison of what?
(a) Fortune and destiny.
(b) Poets and other artists.
(c) Poets and members of society.
(d) Two kinds of fools.

4. What does Waitwell promise to bring Lady Wishfort when he is revealed as an impostor?
(a) Proof of his identity.
(b) A black box with a ring for their engagement.
(c) A black box containing a gift for Lady Wishfort.
(d) Certain personal documents of Lady Wishfort.

5. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?
(a) For her money.
(b) For her social position.
(c) For her good breeding.
(d) For love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Petulant hire three prostitutes?

2. What are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood doing at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

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

4. Why does Mrs. Marwood urge Lady Wishfort to reconsider her desire to hear Fainall's proof of his wife's adultery?

5. As Act 3, Scene 3 opens, Mrs. Millamant and Mrs. Marwood are talking. What do we learn from their interaction?

(see the answer key)

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