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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Duchess removes Agatha from earshot by:
(a) Sending her out to look at the sunset.
(b) Sending her to Mrs. Erlynne's house.
(c) Sending her home to dress for the party.
(d) Sending her out for tea.

2. Where does Act 1 take place?
(a) In the breakfast room at Lord Darlington's house.
(b) In the ball room at Lord Windemere's house.
(c) In the ball room at Lord Darlington's house.
(d) In the morning room of Lord Windemere's house.

3. Almost every guest at the party exhibits some form of:
(a) Racism.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Hypocrisy.
(d) Hatred.

4. Mrs. Erlynne fears that:
(a) Life is repeating itself.
(b) She has failed a test in life.
(c) She will never find Lady Windemere.
(d) Life is playing a joke on her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lord Darlington fears these kind of people do a great deal of harm in the world:

2. What favor does Mrs. Erlynne ask of Augustus?

3. Lord Darlington tries to convince Lady Windemere that:

4. Why does Dumby consider a woman who understands one a dangerous thing?

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

(see the answer key)

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