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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse did the Duchess use to get her husband out of town when she suspected he was having an affair?
(a) She pretended to have an affair.
(b) She pretended to be very ill.
(c) She pretended to be very angry.
(d) She pretended she needed to go home to her family.

2. Why does Lady Windemere claim to be upset with Lord Darlington?
(a) He annoys her by paying attention to other women.
(b) He annoys her by paying her elaborate compliments.
(c) He annoys her by ignoring her in public.
(d) He annoys her by buying her expensive gifts.

3. The Duchess describes Mrs. Erlynne as:
(a) That horrid woman.
(b) The other woman.
(c) The next Mrs. Windemere.
(d) That fascinating woman.

4. Lady Windemere:
(a) Has never heard of Mrs. Erlynne.
(b) Does not believe Mrs. Erylnne exists.
(c) Has suspected her husband of having an affair.
(d) Knows Mrs. Erlynne is her mother.

5. Lady Windemere believes she lives in a "bad" age because:
(a) People look on life as a superstition.
(b) People look on life as a sacrifice.
(c) People look on life as a stipulation.
(d) People look on life as a speculation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Lord Windemere explain his reasons for spending time with Mrs. Erlynne?

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

3. The Duchess removes Agatha from earshot by:

4. Lady Windemere threatens her husband with:

5. Confronted by Lady Windemere, Lord Darlington claims:

(see the answer key)

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