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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 reveal that she is his mistress.
(c) He has no honorable reasons for spending time with her.
(d) He cannot bear to face the truth of his actions.

2. Lord Windemere claims that Lady Windemere's refusal to accept Mrs. Erlynne will:
(a) Ruin Mrs. Erlynne.
(b) Ruin them.
(c) End their marriage.
(d) Destroy their chance of being accepted by Mrs. Erlynne.

3. What does Lord Windemere do when Lady Windemere refuses to invite Mrs. Erlynne to the ball?
(a) He writes her a note of apology.
(b) He confesses he is in love with Mrs. Erlynne.
(c) He accepts Lady Windemere's decision.
(d) He invites her himself.

4. Lord Darlington uses a hypothetical situation about a married man having an affair in order to:
(a) Tell Lady Windemere he himself is being unfaithful to his wife.
(b) Tell Lady Windemere her husband is unfaithful.
(c) Tell Lady Windemere that she is too much of a Puritan.
(d) Tell Lady Windemere that he knows she is having an affair.

5. The Duchess removes Agatha from earshot by:
(a) Sending her out for tea.
(b) Sending her to Mrs. Erlynne's house.
(c) Sending her home to dress for the party.
(d) Sending her out to look at the sunset.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lady Windemere asks Parker to be sure he:

2. Why does Lord Darlington say he wants Lady Windemere to take him seriously?

3. Where does Act 1 take place?

4. Darlington warns Lady Windemere that it is a dangerous thing to:

5. What is Lord Darlington's objection to "good" people?

(see the answer key)

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