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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To keep Mrs. Fainall's infidelity secret, Fainall demands all of the following concessions except one item? What is it?
(a) Lady Wishfort's estate after her death.
(b) A divorce from his wife.
(c) Mrs. Fainall's fortune.
(d) Mrs. Millamant's dowry.

2. What inconvenience does Foible point out about Sir Rowland to Lady Wishfort?
(a) He didn't love Lady Wishfort.
(b) He wanted to remain a bachelor.
(c) He was gay.
(d) He was already married to her, Foible.

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

4. How do we know Lady Wishfort has not read the entire letter?
(a) Because since Mrs. Fainall insists Mincing help her refute adultery charges when the trial begins.
(b) Because Mirabell gets Waitwell out of jail without Lady Wishfort's knowledge.
(c) Because Foible reveals secrets about Mrs. Marwood to Mrs. Fainall, and Lady Wishfort is unaware of this problem.
(d) She doesn't realize her daughter Mrs. Fainall plotted against her.

5. What does Mrs. Marwood do to stop the argument between Petulant and Sir Wilfull in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) She says she has a headache.
(b) She asks Sir Wilfull to stay in the city.
(c) She introduces the two brothers.
(d) She asks them to be quiet.

6. What does the item that Waitwell brings into the room in the last scene contain?
(a) Proof of Mrs. Marwood's lies.
(b) A document from Mrs. Fainall placing her fortune in Mirabell's trust before her marriage to Fainall.
(c) A marriage certificate between Waitwell and Foible.
(d) Sir Rowland's documents of identity.

7. Why was the cologne given to the footmen?
(a) To give the footmen a little bonus.
(b) To add to the elegance of the party.
(c) To prevent the footmen from smelling like stable hands.
(d) To disguise bodily odor.

8. What does Mirabell do to Fainall at the end of the play?
(a) Tells Fainall that he is a liar and a cheat.
(b) Asks him to a duel.
(c) Exposes his affair with Mrs. Marwood.
(d) Suggests Fainall leave with Mrs. Marwood.

9. What demands does Mrs. Millamant's discussion with Mirabell about marriage reveal?
(a) She suggests he limit his numerous affairs.
(b) She asks him to always be faithful.
(c) She pleads that he not become a drunkard.
(d) She wants equal rights in her marriage.

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

11. What seems to determine the success of the characters in the play?
(a) Their greed.
(b) Their motivations.
(c) Their beliefs.
(d) Their plots.

12. What does Mrs. Millamant ask Witwoud and Petulant as they enter the room in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Who Sir Wilfull is.
(b) Where Sir Wilfull is.
(c) If they have stopped arguing.
(d) If they would sing with Mrs. Marwood.

13. How do Fainall and Mrs. Marwood decide to reveal Mirabell's plan to Lady Wishfort?
(a) By talking to her.
(b) Through servants.
(c) In an anonymous letter.
(d) Demanding Mirabell confesses.

14. What are the first poets going to do when judging a play?
(a) Insult the dramatist.
(b) Say it is unworthy of the playwright.
(c) Say they dislike it, because they always dislike the plays they see.
(d) Suggest the author is unable to produce another good work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though she has been deceived by Mirabell and berates Foible, Lady Wishfort is shown as a __________ character.

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

3. What does Mrs. Millamant achieve when she renounces Mirabell?

4. Why would tabloid reporters be unable to judge the play?

5. Why does Lady Wishfort dismiss Foible?

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