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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. What does Lord Goring say he gets rid of as soon as possible?
(a) The truth.
(b) Wise thoughts.
(c) Money.
(d) Women.

2. During Act 1, Part 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley say we all must do sooner or later?
(a) Die.
(b) Pay for what we do.
(c) Marry.
(d) Get older.

3. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say will have the loathsome joy of dragging Sir Robert down in the mud and mire?
(a) Lady Chiltern.
(b) Baron Arnheim.
(c) The English parliament.
(d) The English newspapers.

4. At the Chiltern's dinner party, what does Mrs. Cheveley say cannot explain women?
(a) Religion.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Other women.
(d) Men.

5. What secret does Mrs. Cheveley know about Sir Robert?
(a) The real origin of his wealth.
(b) He has an illegitimate child.
(c) He had an affair.
(d) He was once poor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why can't Goring stay longer at the Chiltern's in Act 1, Part 3?

3. In what season does Mrs. Cheveley say people are either hunting for husbands or hiding from them?

4. What does Sir Robert say this century worships?

5. How does Mrs. Cheveley say she stays young and beautiful?

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