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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. What reason does Lord Caversham give for never going anywhere?
(a) He is disabled.
(b) His wife won't let him.
(c) He is sick of London society.
(d) No one invites him anywhere.

2. How much does Sir Robert reveal he received from Baron Arnheim?
(a) 110,000 pounds.
(b) 15,000 pounds.
(c) A good job.
(d) Nothing.

3. After Sir Robert leaves Lady Chiltern and Lord Goring in Act 2, what subject does Lady Chiltern want to discuss with Goring?
(a) Mabel.
(b) Mrs. Cheveley.
(c) Sir Robert.
(d) Caversham.

4. What does Mrs. Cheveley want Sir Robert to say about the Argentine Canal project?
(a) It would improve international relations.
(b) It would be a waste of money.
(c) It is unsafe.
(d) It would be a great international value.

5. According to Goring, what can't women discover?
(a) What men do when women aren't present.
(b) The obvious.
(c) The truth about men.
(d) The truth about marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill in the blank. Lady Chiltern says, "We women worship when we love; and when we lose our worship, we lose ________."

2. At the end of Act 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley tell Lady Chiltern about Sir Robert?

3. When does Act 2 take place?

4. What does Sir Robert say he had the double misfortune of being born?

5. According to Lady Markby, what is fashionable in marriage nowadays?

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