In this play, a boy being tutored in Latin translates the word “fair” as “pulcher,” which a woman mishears as “polecat.” A heavily accented Frenchman in this play who often says “by gar” comically mispronounces “third” in the line, “if there be one or two, I shall make-a the turd.” Upon being refused a loan, a man in this play draws his sword and coins the expression “the world is my oyster.” A forest scene in this play in which kids dress as (*) fairies is the earliest known mention of Herne the Hunter. Among the indignities met by this play’s protagonist include being beaten while dressed as a maid’s aunt and being thrown into the Thames while hiding in a laundry basket. In this play’s final scene, Anne marries Fenton instead of her suitors Slender and Doctor Caius. For 10 points, name this Shakespeare comedy in which Mistress Ford and Mistress Page are wooed by Falstaff. ■END■
ANSWER: The Merry Wives of Windsor
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