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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Act 1 take place?
(a) In the breakfast room at Lord Darlington's house.
(b) In the morning room of Lord Windemere's house.
(c) In the ball room at Lord Windemere's house.
(d) In the ball room at Lord Darlington's house.

2. Why does Augustus try to prevent Windemere from leaving Lord Darlington's house?
(a) Augustus wants Windemere to find his wife's fan.
(b) Augustus wants Darlington to have time to escape with Lady Windemere.
(c) Windemere is still too angry at his wife to behave himself.
(d) Mrs. Erlynne has asked Augustus to detain Windemere as long as possible.

3. What word does Lady Windemere use to describe people who have extramarital affairs?
(a) Vile.
(b) Billious.
(c) Villainous.
(d) Coarse.

4. Lady Windemere does not approve of Darlington's flattery because she believes he is:
(a) Ironic.
(b) Irritating.
(c) In love with another woman.
(d) Insincere.

5. Who continues to tease Augustus?
(a) Cecil Graham.
(b) Lord Darlington.
(c) Lord Windemere.
(d) Dumby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Erlynne fear she is lost?

2. What is Augustus' reaction to Mrs. Erlynne's presence in Lord Darlington's rooms?

3. Lady Windemere threatens her husband with:

4. After the Duchess meets Mrs. Erlynne, she:

5. What does Mrs. Erlynne tell Lord Windemere about the letter he finds?

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