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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) Gossip about anyone.
(b) Despise anyone.
(c) Fall in love with anyone.
(d) Reform anyone.

2. Lady Windemere believes that every "good" woman in London would:
(a) Join with her in refusing to accept Mrs. Erlynne in society.
(b) Be horrified by Lord Windemere's behavior.
(c) Condemn her for refusing to invite Mrs. Erlynne to the ball.
(d) Applaud her for refusing to invite Mrs. Erlynne to the ball.

3. What does Lady Windemere believe about women who have committed adultery?
(a) They can never return to their families.
(b) They can never be happy.
(c) They can never be too careful.
(d) They can never be forgiven.

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

5. Why does Lord Darlington say he wants Lady Windemere to take him seriously?
(a) He wants to be her friend in case she needs one some day.
(b) He wants to be her friend in case her husband leaves her.
(c) He wants her to be friends with Lord Windemere.
(d) He wants to be her friend in case he falls in love with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lord Windemere claims that Lady Windemere's refusal to accept Mrs. Erlynne will:

2. What does Lady Windemere believe about her mother?

3. The duchess believes that scandal in men:

4. Lord Darlington believes people are either:

5. Lady Windemere claims she never:

(see the answer key)

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