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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. What did Lady Wishfort say or do that offended Mirabell?
(a) She ignored Mirabell and talked only with Fainall.
(b) She commented that some people overstay their welcome.
(c) She said that Mirabell should leave.
(d) She laughed at him.

2. What is Sir Wilfull's relationship with Lady Wishfort?
(a) He is her nephew.
(b) He is her uncle.
(c) He is her son.
(d) He is her brother.

3. 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 typical lady of Restoration society.
(b) She is a genuine person.
(c) She is an aging woman.
(d) She is a vain fool.

4. What does Lady Wishfort do when she enters her dressing room?
(a) She lets Marwood out and apologizes.
(b) She dresses for dinner and sends Mrs. Marwood down ahead of her.
(c) She invites Mrs. Marwood to stay for dinner.
(d) She apologizes and asks her to accompany her to dinner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Millamant show her devilish attitude during her chat with Mrs. Marwood?

2. What does Foible do when she enters Lady Wishfort's dressing room?

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

4. Does Mrs. Marwood tell Lady Wishfort everything she overheard?

5. Where is Mrs. Marwood at the opening of Act 3, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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