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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lady Windemere threatens her husband with:
(a) A public scandal.
(b) A rapid divorce.
(c) A long, loveless marriage.
(d) A violent gesture.

2. If Mrs. Erlynne comes to her home, Lady Windemere claims she will:
(a) Treat her kindly.
(b) Forbid her to enter.
(c) Pretend to admire her.
(d) Insult her.

3. The Duchess tells Lady Windemere that her husband will:
(a) Come back to her slightly damaged.
(b) Never return to her.
(c) Come back to her because he loves her.
(d) Come back to her happy and fulfilled.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What task is Lady Windemere performing as she speaks to Lord Darlington?

2. Lord Darlington uses a hypothetical situation about a married man having an affair in order to:

3. Where does Act 1 take place?

4. What does Lady Windemere believe about women who have committed adultery?

5. The Duchess describes Mrs. Erlynne as:

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