The Way of the World Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Way of the World Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The actor who reads the prologue also plays which character?
(a) Sir Rowland.
(b) Fainall.
(c) Mirabell.
(d) Sir Wilfull.

2. What are the tastes of poets determined by?
(a) Upbringing.
(b) Religious beliefs.
(c) Fortune.
(d) How their lives evolve over time.

3. Why did Mirabell leave Lady Wishfort's house the previous evening?
(a) Because he felt ill and wanted to rest at home.
(b) Because he detested Lady Wishfort and only went because of Mrs. Millamant.
(c) Because he felt unwelcome.
(d) Because of another commitment.

4. What does Mirabell suggest that Mrs. Fainall do if she no longer loves her husband?
(a) Ignore him.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Maintain a status quo with him.
(d) Divorce him.

5. What does Mirabell's plan consist of?
(a) Hiding his true feelings about Mrs. Fainall.
(b) Entering into a plot with Mrs. Marwood.
(c) Winning Mrs. Millamant's aunt's favor so she would give her blessing.
(d) Trying to make others believe that he wasn't interested in Mrs. Millamant.

6. Why does Lady Wishfort question Foible in her dressing room?
(a) Because Mrs. Marwood said she had seen Foible with Mirabell.
(b) Because she believes Foible is having an affair.
(c) Because believes everyone is conspiring against her.
(d) Because Mrs. Marwood told her to.

7. Why is Mrs. Fainall's husband cold to her?
(a) His libido has lessened with age.
(b) He hates her for cuckolding him.
(c) Because of his affair with Mrs. Marwood.
(d) He no longer loves her.

8. What does Mrs. Marwood promise herself after hearing how Mirabell feels about her?
(a) That she will not chase him anymore.
(b) That she is going to see him in dire circumstances some day and then she will have her revenge.
(c) That she still loves him and is going to have him.
(d) That she will help him in his scheme against Lady Wishfort.

9. What is Lady Wishfort planning to do?
(a) Disinherit Mirabell.
(b) Marry Mrs. Millamant to Mirabell's uncle.
(c) Divorce Fainall.
(d) Marry Mirabell.

10. What is the relationship between Witwoud and Sir Wilfull Witwoud?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are brothers.
(c) They are distant relatives.
(d) They are half-brothers.

11. What do the different marriages introduced in the play seem to be motivated by?
(a) The need to protect their reputations.
(b) Love.
(c) Social convenience.
(d) Greed.

12. With respect to Sir Wilfull, what does Mrs. Marwood suggest to Lady Wishfort?
(a) Sir Wilfull will make an excellent husband for Mrs. Millamant.
(b) Sir Wilfull is going to continue his travels.
(c) Sir Wilfull is a drunkard.
(d) Sir Wilfull is a country bumpkin.

13. All of the following are true except one. As Mrs. Marwood discovers Mirabell's plot, she ______ .
(a) Plots to destroy Mirabell's scheme.
(b) Feels angry with Mrs. Wishfort.
(c) Vows revenge.
(d) Wants him to fail.

14. Where are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood as Act 2, Scene 1 opens?
(a) At Mrs. Fainall's house.
(b) In the country.
(c) In Lady Wishfort's house
(d) In St. James Park.

15. What is the second kind of fool blessed by?
(a) Fortune.
(b) How their lives evolve over time.
(c) Religious beliefs.
(d) Upbringing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Are the tastes of poets random?

2. What are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood doing to each other in the park?

3. Why is Fainall bored when talking with Mirabell in the chocolate house?

4. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?

5. What is Sir Wilfull's relationship with Lady Wishfort?

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