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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. How does Lord Goring describe seeing Mrs. Cheveley at the Chiltern's party?
(a) An unpleasant surprise.
(b) A welcome diversion.
(c) A heart wrenching event.
(d) A blast from the past.

2. What request does Mrs. Cheveley make of Sir Robert concerning the report he is to give to the House of Commons?
(a) She asks him to go ahead with it.
(b) She asks if she can attend with him.
(c) She asks him to wait one more day.
(d) She asks him to withdraw it.

3. If Sir Robert meets Mrs. Cheveley's demands, what will she give him with the prettiest thanks?
(a) A recommendation to the House of Commons.
(b) A kiss.
(c) Money.
(d) The letter.

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

5. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Lady Chiltern tell Sir Robert he's always been?
(a) A smart man.
(b) An ideal.
(c) A wise politician.
(d) A good husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the Chiltern's dinner party, where does Mrs. Cheveley say she will be the next night at half past eleven?

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

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

4. Where does Lady Chiltern say she and Mrs. Cheveley have met before?

5. In Act 1, Part 1, how is Goring described?

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