WorksheetsQuiz on Lady Windermere's Fan Act III
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 16mins
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.
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 (a) behind at Lord Darlington’s, which creates suspicion.
Mrs. Erlynne is secretly Lady Windermere’s (a) .
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.
