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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is clear that Lady Windemere:
(a) Had left her husband.
(b) Does not know what happened after she left Darlington's.
(c) Knows Mrs. Erlynne is her mother.
(d) Believes Mrs. Erlynne betrayed her.

2. Why does Mrs. Erlynne want Windemere to stay out of the house?
(a) So he does not discover that his wife is missing.
(b) So that she can try to borrow money from Lady Windemere.
(c) So he does not discover that she has looked in his bank book.
(d) So that Windemere will come back in a better mood.

3. When Lord Darlington learns it is Lady Windemere's birthday, he says:
(a) He would have covered the whole street with flowers for her.
(b) He would have given her a better gift than her husband did.
(c) He would have covered the whole street in gold for her.
(d) He would have bought her anything she wanted.

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

5. Why is Mrs. Erlynne disgraced before everyone?
(a) She is not Lady Windemere's mother.
(b) She is penniless.
(c) She was found in a man's rooms after leaving the party.
(d) She was married once before.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Erlynne fears that:

2. According to Lady Windemere, actions are the first tragedy in life, and:

3. The dance at Lady Windemere's home is in honor of:

4. How does Lady Windemere describe Mrs. Erlynne at the end of the play?

5. How does Lord Windemere discover the letter his wife has written?

(see the answer key)

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