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

2. Darlington describes the upcoming ball as:
(a) Very scandalous, very silly, and very late.
(b) Very small, very boring, and very select.
(c) Very small, very early, and very select.
(d) Very big, very glitzy, and very prominent.

3. What word does Lady Windemere use to describe people who have extramarital affairs?
(a) Vile.
(b) Coarse.
(c) Villainous.
(d) Billious.

4. Lady Windemere claims she cannot run away with Darlington because:
(a) She does not have the courage.
(b) She still loves her husband.
(c) She does not love him.
(d) She is afraid to leave her child.

5. Who is Lady Windemere's first caller?
(a) Lord Parker.
(b) Lord Windemere.
(c) Lady Erlynne.
(d) Lord Darlington.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Lord Augustus immediately questions Lord Windemere about:

3. What task is Lady Windemere performing as she speaks to Lord Darlington?

4. Lady Windemere does not approve of Darlington's flattery because she believes he is:

5. Mrs. Erlynne fears that:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Lady Windemere discover about the photograph of herself with her son, and why is it significant?

4. Why does Darlington claim Lady Windemere is not what he thought her to be?

5. How would Lady Windemere create a scandal for her husband?

6. Why does Windemere call Mrs. Erlynne a dangerous woman?

7. What does Mrs. Erlynne learn about her first husband through Lady Windemere?

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

9. How is Mrs. Erlynne a "useful" woman, as Lady Plymdale claims?

10. Describe the Duchess of Berwick's character.

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