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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 does Mrs. Cheveley tell Sir Robert won't survive a scandal?
(a) His social standing.
(b) His political career.
(c) His friendship with Goring.
(d) His marriage.

2. How does Sir Robert reply to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3 when she asks about his change of view on the report from the Commission regarding the Argentine Canal scheme?
(a) He is angry and refuses to answer her.
(b) He believes the Commission was misinformed.
(c) He has received proof that the Commission is wrong.
(d) He simply changed his mind.

3. Who does Mabel say is the most ornamental person in London?
(a) Mrs. Cheveley.
(b) Herself.
(c) Lady Chiltern.
(d) Goring.

4. What reason does Mrs. Cheveley give Sir Robert for not giving him time to consider her offer?
(a) She has to telegraph Vienna that night.
(b) She is leaving the country.
(c) The House of Commons won't wait for his speech.
(d) She is impatient for his answer.

5. According to Goring, life can't be understood and lived without what?
(a) Charity.
(b) Money.
(c) Love.
(d) Power.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what flower does the author compare Mrs. Cheveley?

2. In Act 2, Part 1, what event does Goring tell Sir Robert he'll be attending that evening?

3. How does Lord Goring describe seeing Mrs. Cheveley at the Chiltern's party?

4. Why does Mrs. Cheveley say science cannot grapple with the problem of women?

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

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