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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who discovers there must be a woman in Lord Darlington's rooms?
(a) Lord Windemere.
(b) Cecil Graham.
(c) Dumby.
(d) Lord Augustus.

2. Why doesn't Lord Windemere explain his reasons for spending time with Mrs. Erlynne?
(a) He cannot reveal that she is Lady Windemere's mother.
(b) He cannot bear to face the truth of his actions.
(c) He cannot reveal that she is his mistress.
(d) He has no honorable reasons for spending time with her.

3. Why does Lord Darlington forbid Windemere to search his rooms?
(a) He knows Mrs. Erlynne is there.
(b) He knows there is no one in his rooms.
(c) He knows Lady Agatha is there.
(d) He knows Lady Windemere must be there.

4. Confronted by Lady Windemere, Lord Darlington claims:
(a) He pays her compliments because they are all he can afford.
(b) He compliments other women in order to make her jealous.
(c) He visits her because he fears she is in need of a friend.
(d) He ignores her because she is cruel to him.

5. How does Mrs. Erlynne dispose of the letter?
(a) She gives it to Darlington's servant to destroy.
(b) She tears it up and throws it into the fire.
(c) She eats it.
(d) She tears it up and throws it out the window.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Duchess describes Mrs. Erlynne as:

2. Lord Augustus immediately questions Lord Windemere about:

3. Why does Darlington say he is not one of Mrs. Erlynne's admirers?

4. Augustus believes Mrs. Erlynne will marry him despite:

5. What detail does Lady Windemere point out about the fan that is her birthday present?

(see the answer key)

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