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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lady Wishfort question Foible in her dressing room?
(a) Because Mrs. Marwood told her to.
(b) Because she believes Foible is having an affair.
(c) Because Mrs. Marwood said she had seen Foible with Mirabell.
(d) Because believes everyone is conspiring against her.

2. What is the second kind of fool blessed by?
(a) Fortune.
(b) How their lives evolve over time.
(c) Religious beliefs.
(d) Upbringing.

3. What is Lady Wishfort planning to do?
(a) Marry Mrs. Millamant to Mirabell's uncle.
(b) Marry Mirabell.
(c) Disinherit Mirabell.
(d) Divorce Fainall.

4. Which word best describes what Mincing believes Witwoud to be?
(a) A gentleman.
(b) A fool.
(c) A despot.
(d) A country bumpkin.

5. Why is Mrs. Fainall's husband cold to her?
(a) He hates her for cuckolding him.
(b) His libido has lessened with age.
(c) He no longer loves her.
(d) Because of his affair with Mrs. Marwood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Waitwell marry Foible?

2. What does Waitwell promise to bring Lady Wishfort when he is revealed as an impostor?

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

4. What is Lady Wishfort's reaction to Mrs. Marwood's suggestion about Sir Wilfull?

5. What does Mrs. Marwood promise herself after hearing how Mirabell feels about her?

(see the answer key)

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