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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lady Markby want Sir John to be sent to the Upper House?
(a) She can't stand to be with him.
(b) It's more prestigious.
(c) He won't take an interest in politics.
(d) He'll make more money.

2. Why doesn't Mrs. Cheveley think life has taught Lady Chiltern anything?
(a) Lady Chiltern still looks very young.
(b) Lady Chiltern is ignorant.
(c) Because Lady Chiltern hasn't changed.
(d) Lady Chiltern is a society lady.

3. Why does Lady Chiltern say she'll always love Sir Robert in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) He will never make a mistake.
(b) He will always be worthy of love.
(c) He is successful.
(d) He's her husband.

4. Why doesn't Mabel like geniuses?
(a) She thinks they are quite impossible.
(b) She can't talk to them.
(c) She doesn't like people who are smarter than her.
(d) She says they are pretentious.

5. What does Mrs. Cheveley say modern women don't understand?
(a) Money.
(b) Good manners.
(c) Their husbands.
(d) The value of education.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Robert tell Lady Chiltern was her mistake after she learns his secret?

2. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say will have the loathsome joy of dragging Sir Robert down in the mud and mire?

3. What is Sir Robert's initial response to Mrs. Cheveley's request concerning his speech?

4. According to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3, what is Sir Robert not a man to do?

5. During the Chiltern's dinner party, what does Lady Chiltern state she didn't know about Mrs. Cheveley?

(see the answer key)

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