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

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

3. Why does Mirabell believe the scheme to deceive Lady Wishfort is necessary?
(a) So that she will give Mrs. Millamant her money.
(b) So she will not interfere with their marriage.
(c) So that she leaves her fortune to Mrs. Millamant.
(d) So that she will divide her estate.

4. What does Foible convince Lady Wishfort to announce about the uncle?
(a) He is coming to marry Mrs. Fainall.
(b) He is coming to marry Mrs. Millamant.
(c) He is coming to marry Lady Wishfort.
(d) He is coming to marry Mrs. Marwood.

5. What has Mrs. Marwood overheard in her hiding place while Lady Wishfort questions Foible and after Lady Wishfort leaves the room?
(a) Foible's plans.
(b) Mrs. Fainall's affection for her.
(c) All of Mirabell's plot.
(d) Lady Wishfort's plans.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Lady Wishfort need to apply rouge?

3. What are the tastes of poets determined by?

4. Lady Wishfort has arranged for the party to include all of the following except one item. Which one is it?

5. What does Sir Rowland claim as he enters the dining room and greets Lady Wishfort?

(see the answer key)

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