Quiz on Lady Windermere's Fan Act III

Where does Act III take place?

•  Lady Windermere’s drawing room

• Lord Darlington’s rooms
  

• The Duchess of Berwick’s house
  

• Mrs. Erlynne’s apartment

Why does Lady Windermere go to Lord Darlington’s rooms?

•  To confront him about Mrs. Erlynne
  

• To attend a party
  

• To run away from her husband and start a new life

• To ask for a loan

Why is Mrs. Erlynne’s behavior in Act III an example of situational irony?

• She acts selfishly, as everyone expects.
  

• She reveals she is Lady Windermere’s sister.

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  She falls in love with Lord Darlington.

• She protects Lady Windermere’s honor, even though society views her as immoral.

What does Act III reveal about Mrs. Erlynne’s character?

• She is manipulative and cruel
  

• She cares deeply about Lady Windermere and wants to protect her

• She only cares about appearances

• She is planning to marry Lord Darlington

Lady Windermere leaves her __________ behind at Lord Darlington’s, which creates suspicion.

Mrs. Erlynne is secretly Lady Windermere’s __________.

Why does Mrs. Erlynne say that "does life repeat its tragedies?" in Act III?

What does Duchess of Berwick say about Mrs. Erlynne in Act III?

What is the dramatic irony in this play? The dramatic irony is the secret that you as the readers (or audience) know, and yet the protagonist does not know.

Discuss the role of women and reputation in Victorian England vs. modern society.