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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Lord Windemere explain his reasons for spending time with Mrs. Erlynne?
(a) He cannot reveal that she is Lady Windemere's mother.
(b) He has no honorable reasons for spending time with her.
(c) He cannot bear to face the truth of his actions.
(d) He cannot reveal that she is his mistress.

2. What does Lady Windemere believe about women who have committed adultery?
(a) They can never be forgiven.
(b) They can never be happy.
(c) They can never be too careful.
(d) They can never return to their families.

3. The Duchess flattery might be perceived as:
(a) Bitterness.
(b) Cruelty.
(c) Admiration.
(d) Insincerity.

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

5. Lord Darlington believes people are either:
(a) Charming or tedious.
(b) Good or bad.
(c) Honest or dishonest.
(d) Striking or common.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lord Windemere do when Lady Windemere refuses to invite Mrs. Erlynne to the ball?

2. Lady Windemere says she believes:

3. Lord Darlington fears these kind of people do a great deal of harm in the world:

4. The duchess believes that scandal in men:

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

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