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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lady Markby, what about Sir John has become unbearable?
(a) His temper.
(b) His constant talking.
(c) His weight.
(d) His drinking.

2. What does Mabel find in the sofa, hidden by a cushion?
(a) A letter.
(b) A ring.
(c) Money.
(d) A diamond brooch.

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

4. What is Sir Robert's initial response to Mrs. Cheveley's request concerning his speech?
(a) He refuses.
(b) He is very excited.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He asks her to come watch him speak.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the tapestry that remains illuminated after the lights are put out at the end of Act 1?

2. What does Sir Robert say this century worships?

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

4. According to Goring, what can't women discover?

5. Who says, "This is a game of life as we all have to play it"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 2, Part 2, what error does Sir Robert say all women make?

2. What does Goring say is the difference between mothers and fathers?

3. How does Sir Robert describe terror in Act 2, Part 1?

4. What about Sir Robert does Lady Chiltern say makes him different from other men?

5. Why does Goring tell Lady Chiltern that no one is incapable of foolish actions in Act 2, Part 2?

6. What does Lady Chiltern think of Mrs. Cheveley after meeting her in Act 1?

7. How does Goring know that the brooch can also be worn as a bracelet?

8. What does Mrs. Cheveley tell Sir Robert is the difference between scandals in the old days and scandals in the present?

9. Why does Caversham say that bachelors are no longer in fashion?

10. What is Goring frustrated about as Act 4 opens?

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