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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lord Windemere discover the letter his wife has written?
(a) Mrs. Erlynne shows it to him.
(b) He discovers it in the trash.
(c) He discovers it burning in the fireplace.
(d) Mrs. Erlynne drops it.

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

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

4. The Duchess describes Mrs. Erlynne as:
(a) That fascinating woman.
(b) That horrid woman.
(c) The next Mrs. Windemere.
(d) The other woman.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lady Windemere claim to be upset with Lord Darlington?

2. By the end of Act 2, most of the female characters:

3. Lord Windmere begs his wife:

4. What is Augustus' reaction to Mrs. Erlynne's presence in Lord Darlington's rooms?

5. What admonishment does Mrs. Erlynne give Lord Windemere?

(see the answer key)

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