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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Act 2, Part 1, what does Goring tell Sir Robert he should have done with Lady Chiltern?
(a) Tell her everything.
(b) Distract her with a gift.
(c) Divorce her.
(d) Lie to her.

3. Why does Mabel say she dislikes pearls?
(a) They're not as expensive as diamonds.
(b) They have no color.
(c) They make one look so plain, good, and intellectual.
(d) Only old ladies wear pearls.

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

5. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Goring say is "never of any use to oneself"?
(a) Money.
(b) Good advice.
(c) Politics.
(d) A keen wit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Robert offer Mrs. Cheveley in Act 1, Part 2?

2. What does Mabel find in the sofa, hidden by a cushion?

3. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say taught her to play fairly when one has the winning cards?

4. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what was considered excessively vulgar and middle class in the old days?

5. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Lady Chiltern tell Sir Robert he's always been?

(see the answer key)

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