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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Act 2, Scene 2 reveals the reason Mrs. Fainall married her husband. What was the reason?
(a) To acquire her husband's money.
(b) To legitimize her pregnancy.
(c) Because she loved him.
(d) To protect her reputation.

2. What does Sir Rowland claim as he enters the dining room and greets Lady Wishfort?
(a) He claims that Mirabell will starve him to prevent their marriage.
(b) He will die of a broken heart if their marriage is delayed.
(c) He wants to have a quiet wedding in the country.
(d) He will be patient and wait for the wedding to occur.

3. Why is the theatrical device 'eavesdropping' used by Marwood comical?
(a) She wants revenge on Mirabell.
(b) She is forced to listen to the other character's true opinions of her.
(c) She is self-important.
(d) She is intrigued by the plots going on.

4. What does Waitwell promise to bring Lady Wishfort when he is revealed as an impostor?
(a) Proof of his identity.
(b) A black box containing a gift for Lady Wishfort.
(c) A black box with a ring for their engagement.
(d) Certain personal documents of Lady Wishfort.

5. What is a prologue?
(a) An introduction.
(b) A teaser which will make the audience want to stay for the whole performance.
(c) A part which comes before the audience arrives.
(d) A short synopsis of the coming play.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Fainall and Mrs. Marwood decide to reveal Mirabell's plan to Lady Wishfort?

2. Why does Lady Wishfort criticize her daughter, Mrs. Fainall?

3. What does Lady Wishfort do when she enters her dressing room?

4. What is a cabal?

5. What was Mrs. Millamant's response to her aunt's statement?

(see the answer key)

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