The Country Wife by William Wycherley

A theatrical stage setting representing Restoration comedy with characters from The Country Wife, showcasing humor and elegance, illuminated by stage lights.

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.

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What is The Country Wife’s comedy type known for?

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

The Country Wife by William Wycherley

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