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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. Lord Windemere fears he cannot share Lady Erlynne's real identity with his wife because:
(a) The jealousy would kill her.
(b) The shame would kill him.
(c) The shame would kill her.
(d) The fear would overtake him.

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

3. What does Lady Windemere believe about her mother?
(a) That she died when Lady Windemere was a child.
(b) That she left Lady Windemere's father for another man.
(c) That she would some day return for Lady Windemere.
(d) That she was not stern enough.

4. Before she leaves, Lady Windemere:
(a) Has a glass of wine.
(b) Writes her husband a letter.
(c) Breaks her fan in half.
(d) Writes Mrs. Erlynne a letter.

5. Lady Windemere:
(a) Has suspected her husband of having an affair.
(b) Knows Mrs. Erlynne is her mother.
(c) Does not believe Mrs. Erylnne exists.
(d) Has never heard of Mrs. Erlynne.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who plans to be married to Mrs. Erlynne?

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

3. What is probably true of Mrs. Erlynne's past?

4. Lord Darlington tries to convince Lady Windemere that:

5. In Act 2 the audience learns:

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Erlynne say Windemere probably wishes her to do?

2. What reasons does the Duchess have for fearing or disliking Lady Erlynne?

3. What suggestion does the Duchess have for Lady Windemere's problem with her husband?

4. Why do the men tease Augustus?

5. On what condition is Lord Darlington allowed to attend the ball at the Windemeres'?

6. Why does Lord Darlington suggest that Lady Windemere may need a friend some day?

7. What is Dumby's attitude about marriage?

8. Describe the relationship between Cecil Graham and Lord Augustus.

9. Describe the Duchess of Berwick's character.

10. Why do the men appear to approve of Lord and Lady Windemere where Mrs. Erlynne is concerned?

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