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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Lord Augustus is to call on Mrs. Erlynne in order to:
(a) Discourage her interest in Windemere.
(b) Turn her down.
(c) Drive her out of town.
(d) Propose.

4. What task is Lady Windemere performing as she speaks to Lord Darlington?
(a) She is arranging flowers.
(b) She is cleaning her house.
(c) She is writing invitations.
(d) She is arranging dishes.

5. Who enters looking for Lady Windemere?
(a) Mrs. Erlynne.
(b) Lord Windemere.
(c) Lord Darlington.
(d) Lady Plymdale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Darlington describes the upcoming ball as:

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

3. Lady Windemere is shocked when:

4. Lady Agatha is:

5. One might describe the Duchess' attitude about her husband's infidelity as:

(see the answer key)

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