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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is occurring at the start of Act 2?
(a) Lady Windemere's ball.
(b) Lord and Lady Windemere's divorce proceedings.
(c) Lady Windemere's confrontation with Mrs. Erlynne.
(d) Lord Windemere's confrontation with Lord Darlington.

2. What nickname does Cecil Graham use for Augustus?
(a) Tipsy.
(b) Tuppy.
(c) Tippy.
(d) Topper.

3. Why does Mrs. Erlynne need Windemere's help with Augustus?
(a) She needs money to get out of town.
(b) She needs money for the marriage settlement.
(c) She needs Windemere to walk her down the aisle.
(d) She needs Windemere to encourage Augustus to propose.

4. Why does Lady Windemere claim to be upset with Lord Darlington?
(a) He annoys her by paying her elaborate compliments.
(b) He annoys her by buying her expensive gifts.
(c) He annoys her by paying attention to other women.
(d) He annoys her by ignoring her in public.

5. Mrs. Erlynne wants to be introduced to the women at the party so that:
(a) People will know she is not having an affair with Windemere.
(b) She will have someone to talk to.
(c) She will be accepted into society.
(d) She can find out who her daughter is.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Duchess tells Lady Windemere that her husband will:

2. Lady Windemere claims she cannot run away with Darlington because:

3. Lady Windemere believes that every "good" woman in London would:

4. Lord Darlington claims he can resist everything but:

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

(see the answer key)

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