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

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

3. How does Mrs. Cheveley reply to Sir Robert when he asks, "What brought you into my life?"
(a) His wife.
(b) Careful planning.
(c) Circumstances.
(d) Her good luck.

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

5. What does Sir Robert tell Mrs. Cheveley he thinks of the Argentine Canal Company when she first brings it up?
(a) It's a swindle.
(b) He's certain she should invest.
(c) It's going bankrupt.
(d) It's profitable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character says she's a little too old now to trouble about setting a good example?

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

3. According to Lady Markby, what about Sir John has become unbearable?

4. What reason does Sir Robert give Goring for being unable to tell his wife about being blackmailed?

5. What does Mrs. Cheveley tell Sir Robert she did not receive prizes for?

(see the answer key)

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