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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall choose Fainall as her husband?
(a) Because he was a liar and a cheat with a good reputation.
(b) Because he was old and would probably die soon.
(c) Because he loved her.
(d) Because she loved him.

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

3. What news does the footman bring Mirabell at the chocolate house?
(a) That Waitwell and Foible have run away together.
(b) That his coachman, Waitwell, is waiting with his carriage.
(c) That Foible wanted to speak to him.
(d) That Waitwell and Foible are married.

4. What does Mirabell, on the other hand, ask of Mrs. Millamant if they are married?
(a) To plot with only her female friends.
(b) To never be as unfaithful as Mrs. Fainall.
(c) To love him always.
(d) To not become a gossip.

5. As Lady Wishfort steps out of the dining room to read a letter, what does Waitwell claim to Foible?
(a) He would rather be a chairman than Wishfort's husband.
(b) He thinks Lady Wishfort is obsessed with sex.
(c) He knows he is in over his head.
(d) He is rather tired of this pretense.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the final couplet of the play warn the audience against?

2. One of the three types of critics that Concreve claims is_____________.

3. Why does Mirabell criticize Fainall at the chocolate house?

4. What does Fainall claim about Mrs. Marwood?

5. What does Mirabell state that he believes about Mrs. Millamant to Fainall?

(see the answer key)

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