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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Darlington warns Lady Windemere that it is a dangerous thing to:
(a) Despise anyone.
(b) Fall in love with anyone.
(c) Reform anyone.
(d) Gossip about anyone.

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

3. Lord Windemere fears he cannot share Lady Erlynne's real identity with his wife because:
(a) The shame would kill him.
(b) The fear would overtake him.
(c) The jealousy would kill her.
(d) The shame would kill her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Lady Windemere's first caller?

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

4. Confronted by Lady Windemere, Lord Darlington claims:

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

(see the answer key)

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