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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall choose Fainall as her husband?

2. How does Witwoud describe Petulant?

3. Why does Lady Wishfort question Foible in her dressing room?

4. What does Foible convince Lady Wishfort to announce about the uncle?

5. What is the purpose of the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mrs. Millamant.

2. Mrs. Marwood is someone who thinks of revenge when others cross her. What scheme do you think Mrs. Marwood is planning to extract her revenge on Mirabell?

3. What do you think that Mirabell's scheme to marry Mrs. Millamant will entail?

4. Explain what Mrs. Marwood learned when she stayed in the closet in Lady Wishfort's dressing room. How does she react?

5. Describe Petulant.

6. Why are fame and fortune said to be 'fleeting'?

7. Describe Sir Wilfull Witwoud.

8. Describe Mirabell's character.

9. Describe how the cosmetics used in Act 3, Scene 1 become a symbol.

10. Describe Mirabell's feelings for Mrs. Millamant when he discusses his love for her with Fainall in Act 1, Scene 2 in the chocolate house.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are multiple devious characters in this play. Discuss who they are, their motivations, and their purpose in the play. Did they deserve their outcome? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Find at least three examples in the play which show how Mirabell feels about Mrs. Millamant. Is his love true? What is true love? Explain your point of view.

Essay Topic 3

In your opinion, who was the most successful character in achieving his or her goals in the play? Why have you chosen this character? Explain why you think this character succeeded where other failed.

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