The Way of the World Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Way of the World Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fainall say he married his wife?
(a) For her good breeding.
(b) For her social position.
(c) For love.
(d) For her money.

2. What does Mrs. Marwood mean when she tells Lady Wishfort she was entertained by what she heard?
(a) She found the situation hilariously funny.
(b) She was offended.
(c) She was amused.
(d) She could hardly contain her anger.

3. Who told Lady Wishfort about Mirabell's deception?
(a) Mrs. Marwood.
(b) Foible.
(c) Mrs. Millamant.
(d) Fainall.

4. What is the relationship between Witwoud and Sir Wilfull Witwoud?
(a) They are distant relatives.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are brothers.
(d) They are half-brothers.

5. What does Mrs. Fainall reveal to Foible in her mother's dressing room?
(a) She is worried about Lady Wishfort's reaction.
(b) She knows of Mirabell's plans.
(c) She supports Mrs. Marwood in her scheme.
(d) She loves Mrs. Millamant and wants the plan to succeed.

6. Does Mrs. Marwood tell Lady Wishfort everything she overheard?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) It is impossible to say.
(d) We don't know.

7. In the chocolate house, what does Mirabel's discussion of Mrs. Millamant's character reveal?
(a) He is interested in her for her money.
(b) He believes her to be a fool.
(c) He truly loves her.
(d) He is a coarse and rude man.

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

9. Why did Waitwell marry Foible?
(a) So that he couldn't marry Wishfort.
(b) Because he loved her.
(c) Because she was pregnant.
(d) Because he wants to start a family.

10. How does Mrs. Marwood answer Fainall when he joins her in the park?
(a) She is protective of Fainall's honor.
(b) She is tired of arguing with him.
(c) She hates his wife.
(d) She wants to go home.

11. With respect to Sir Wilfull, what does Mrs. Marwood suggest to Lady Wishfort?
(a) Sir Wilfull is a country bumpkin.
(b) Sir Wilfull will make an excellent husband for Mrs. Millamant.
(c) Sir Wilfull is a drunkard.
(d) Sir Wilfull is going to continue his travels.

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

13. Why did Mirabell and Mrs. Fainall choose Fainall as her husband?
(a) Because she loved him.
(b) Because he was old and would probably die soon.
(c) Because he was a liar and a cheat with a good reputation.
(d) Because he loved her.

14. Where are Mrs. Fainall and Mrs. Marwood as Act 2, Scene 1 opens?
(a) In Lady Wishfort's house
(b) In St. James Park.
(c) At Mrs. Fainall's house.
(d) In the country.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a prologue?

2. What does Mrs. Marwood say to Mrs. Fainall about men?

3. What does the scene where Mrs. Marwood is left in the closet reveal about her?

4. What else does Foible tell Mrs. Fainall?

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

(see the answer keys)

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