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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mrs. Marchmont, who throws tedious parties?
(a) The Hartlocks.
(b) Mrs. Cheveley.
(c) Sir Robert.
(d) Lord Caversham.

2. In what season does Mrs. Cheveley say people are either hunting for husbands or hiding from them?
(a) The holiday season.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) The London season.

3. According to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3, what is Sir Robert not a man to do?
(a) Lie to his wife.
(b) Ruin a lady's reputation.
(c) Do anything dishonorable.
(d) Continue in public life.

4. In Act 1, Part 1, why does Lord Caversham call Goring a good-for-nothing?
(a) Goring has a dull job.
(b) Caversham hates Goring.
(c) Goring leads an idle life.
(d) Goring is a thief.

5. Which character says she's a little too old now to trouble about setting a good example?
(a) Mrs. Cheveley.
(b) Lady Chiltern.
(c) Lady Markby.
(d) Mabel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Chiltern's first name?

2. What reason does Lord Caversham give for never going anywhere?

3. What does Mrs. Cheveley tell Sir Robert won't survive a scandal?

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

5. Why does Mabel say she dislikes pearls?

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