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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Cheveley tell Sir Robert advised her to invest in the Argentine Canal Company?
(a) Her father.
(b) Baron Arnheim.
(c) Lady Chiltern.
(d) Goring.

2. What does Sir Robert offer Mrs. Cheveley in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) A good word to Goring.
(b) A high position in London society.
(c) Any sum of money she wants.
(d) A brooch.

3. In Act 1, Part 1, what is needed at the embassy to prevent the ambassador from being recalled?
(a) A proper invitation.
(b) Good security.
(c) A good chef.
(d) Proper manners.

4. What is Lady Chiltern's first name?
(a) Mildred.
(b) Gertrude.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Mary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the message in the letter that Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?

2. According to Mrs. Marchmont, who throws tedious parties?

3. Who wrote the letter Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?

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

5. Who says, "As a rule, everybody turns out to be somebody else"?

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