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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were Witwoud and Petulant arguing at the end of Act 4, Scent 1?
(a) Fainall is trying to keep Mrs. Millamant and Sir Wilfull together.
(b) They were drunk and garrulous.
(c) It is the result of Fainall's plan to keep Sir Wilfull from obtaining Lady Wishfort's approval.
(d) They dislike Fainall and Sir Wilfull.

2. What does Mrs. Marwood's discussion with Fainall reveal about her character?
(a) It suggests Fainall blackmailed Mirabell about his affair with his wife, Mrs. Fainall.
(b) It shows she conspires with him often.
(c) It conveys her willingness to hurt anyone in order to get her way.
(d) It demonstrates her ability to get information from anyone.

3. Why does Lady Wishfort praise Mrs. Marwood at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 2?
(a) Because she believes Marwood is a generous person.
(b) Because Marwood disavows Mirabell and Sir Rowland.
(c) Because Marwood is a cultured lady who dislikes low morals.
(d) Because Marwood revealed Mirabell's plot against her.

4. What kind of person is Sir Wilfull Witwoud?
(a) Youthful and crude.
(b) Happy-go-lucky.
(c) Genuine but uncultured.
(d) Rude and pretentious.

5. What does Foible claim that Lady Wishfort will discover about Waitwell?
(a) He is a gentleman.
(b) He is a knight of the realm.
(c) He is an errant knave.
(d) He is a scoundrel.

6. Why does Mrs. Marwood urge Lady Wishfort to reconsider her desire to hear Fainall's proof of his wife's adultery?
(a) Her daughter betrayed her.
(b) A public scandal would damage the family's reputation.
(c) Nothing warrants her daughter's actions.
(d) Mrs. Fainall is still carrying on.

7. Why does Mrs. Millamant leave the room after the arrival of Witwoud and Petulant?
(a) She dislikes them.
(b) She believes that Mirabell is coming.
(c) She becomes frustrated with Witwoud and Petulant.
(d) She needs to get dressed for dinner.

8. What happens when Mincing enters the room in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Everyone greets Sir Wilfull.
(b) Lady Wishfort speaks to Mrs. Marwood.
(c) Everyone leaves except Fainall and Mrs. Marwood.
(d) Fainall speaks to his wife.

9. What does Waitwell bring into the room in the last scene?
(a) His marriage certificate.
(b) His marriage contract with Lady Wishfort.
(c) His personal documents.
(d) The black box.

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

11. Why does Lady Wishfort criticize her daughter, Mrs. Fainall?
(a) Because she discovers she is an adulteress.
(b) She is jealous of her love affairs.
(c) She believes the moral example she set should have been followed.
(d) Mrs. Marwood convinces her of Mrs. Fainall's chastity.

12. What does Mrs. Millamant achieve when she renounces Mirabell?
(a) She frustrates Mrs. Marwood and pleases Fainall.
(b) She angers Sir Wilfull Witwoud and Fainall.
(c) She creates an out for Mirabell and destroys Lady Wishfort's plan to marry Sir Rowland.
(d) She pleases Lady Wishfort and retains her fortune.

13. All of the following characteristics of Lady Wishfort's girlish excitement at Sir Rowland's visit are revealed except one. Which characteristic is not true of Lady Wishfort?
(a) She is a vain fool.
(b) She is a typical lady of Restoration society.
(c) She is an aging woman.
(d) She is a genuine person.

14. 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.

15. Which character(s) leave the dining room in Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Sir Wilfull.
(b) Mrs. Millamant and Mrs. Fainall.
(c) Witwoud.
(d) Lady Wishfort.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Millamant react to Mirabell's visit and finishing the poem she is reciting?

2. Who delivered the epilogue?

3. What qualities is the proposed marriage between Sir Rowland and Lady Wishfort rooted in?

4. What does Lady Wishfort demonstrate when she agrees to Fainall and Mrs. Marwood's schemes?

5. Lady Wishfort has arranged for the party to include all of the following except one item. Which one is it?

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