The Country Wife by William Wycherley
Test Your Knowledge of The Country Wife
Welcome to the ultimate quiz on William Wycherley's classic play, The Country Wife! Challenge your understanding of this timeless Restoration comedy and explore its characters, themes, and historical significance.
In this quiz, you will:
- Answer questions about key themes and comedic styles.
- Identify characters from the play.
- Learn interesting facts about the play's history.
What kind of comedy is The Country Wife?
Satire
Restoration Comedy
Black Comedy
Comedy of Manners
Romantic Comedy
What is The Country Wife’s comedy type known for?
Polite subtextual humour
Nihilistic humour
Sexually suggestive humour
Self-deprecating humour
Absurd humour
What happened to The Country Wife (the play, not the wife)?
It was lost in the Great Fire of London
It was rewritten by a different author
It was banned for 171 years
What is Alexi’s favourite colour?
Black
Green
Purple
Blue
What is a common mistake made re: Restoration Comedy and Comedy of Manners?
They’re staged with too much gravitas
They’re confused for one another
They’re adapted into questionable musicals
What sets Restoration Comedy and Comedy of Manners apart?
Restoration Comedy never uses ‘please’ or ‘thank you’
They’re the same
Restoration is bawdy and lewd, Manners is uptightly polite
Manners is bawdy and lewd, Restoration is uptightly polite
Which of these is NOT a character in The Country Wife?
Mr Horner
My Lady Fidget
Mr Pinchbottom
Mrs Pinchwife
Old Lady Squeamish
Which of these IS a character in The Country Wife?
Mrs Pussywillow
Mr Dick
Mr Sparkish
Lady Trelawney
Mr Mewling
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