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

2. What does Sir Robert say he had the double misfortune of being born?
(a) Ugly and poor.
(b) Well born and poor.
(c) Into a royal family.
(d) Rich and stupid.

3. During the Chiltern's dinner party, where does Mrs. Cheveley say she will be the next night at half past eleven?
(a) At Baron Arnheim's house.
(b) At Sir Robert's door.
(c) At Gorings.
(d) In the Ladies Gallery.

4. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what used to lend charm, or at least interest, to a man?
(a) Scandals.
(b) Money.
(c) Power.
(d) Humor.

5. What is the message in the letter that Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?
(a) It says to buy Suez Canal shares.
(b) It says Sir Robert cheated on his college exams.
(c) It says Sir Robert fixed his election.
(d) It says Sir Robert had an affair with Mrs. Cheveley.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During Act 1, Part 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley say we all must do sooner or later?

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

4. What does Mrs. Cheveley consider fame on the continent for Sir Robert in Act 1, Part 1?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Goring want a thoroughly sensible wife?

3. In Act 3, Part 2, what does Sir Robert say is the real motive behind Mrs. Cheveley blackmailing Sir Robert?

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

5. Why is Mrs. Marchmont pleased when Goring tells her she is morbid?

6. What strange request does Goring make of Mabel regarding the brooch Mabel finds?

7. How does Lord Goring say the men in the House of Commons stand the long debates that take place?

8. Why does Sir Robert become angry with Goring in Act 3, Part 1?

9. Why does Mrs. Cheveley accuse Goring of being "absurdly English"?

10. Why does Sir Robert think it so unfair that the scandal revealed in his letter to Baron Arnheim should surface now?

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