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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 her to be friends with Lord Windemere.
(c) He wants to be her friend in case he falls in love with her.
(d) He wants to be her friend in case her husband leaves her.

2. The dance at Lady Windemere's home is in honor of:
(a) Her anniversary.
(b) Her wedding.
(c) Her birthday.
(d) Her son's birth.

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

4. Lord Augustus immediately questions Lord Windemere about:
(a) Lady Windemere.
(b) Mrs. Erlynne.
(c) The Duchess.
(d) Lady Agatha.

5. Who plans to be married to Mrs. Erlynne?
(a) Lord Windemere.
(b) Lord Augustus.
(c) The Duke of Berwick.
(d) Lord Darlington.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lord Windemere cannot find his wife, Mrs. Erlynne tells him:

2. The duchess believes that scandal in men:

3. What would make life simpler, in Lady Windemere's opinion?

4. What does Mrs. Erlynne tell Lord Windemere about the letter he finds?

5. Why doesn't Lord Windemere want to talk to Mrs. Erlynne about money at the ball?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Erlynne threaten to make her name infamous if Windemere reveals her identity?

2. Why is Mrs. Erlynne so upset about her daughter's letter?

3. Why does Lady Windemere warn Darlington about his flattering statements?

4. What has Lady Windmere discovered about good and bad people?

5. How is Mrs. Erlynne able to control Lord Windemere?

6. Why does Windemere say he wishes Mrs. Erlynne would have revealed her secret?

7. What does the Windemere's conversation about men and women reveal about Lady Windemere's opinion of men?

8. What repayment can Lady Windemere offer Mrs. Erlynne for her sacrifice of the previous evening?

9. Describe the relationship between the Duchess and her daughter Agatha.

10. Why does Lady Windemere deny her love for her husband?

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