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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sir Robert reply to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3 when she asks about his change of view on the report from the Commission regarding the Argentine Canal scheme?
(a) He believes the Commission was misinformed.
(b) He has received proof that the Commission is wrong.
(c) He is angry and refuses to answer her.
(d) He simply changed his mind.

2. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Mabel say about Mrs. Cheveley after she leaves?
(a) She is a lovely woman.
(b) She has beautiful clothes.
(c) She is a horrid woman.
(d) She is very intelligent.

3. What does Mrs. Cheveley do to keep Goring from calling the police?
(a) Begs his forgiveness.
(b) Offers Goring money.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Gives him Sir Robert's letter.

4. Why does Mabel say she dislikes pearls?
(a) They make one look so plain, good, and intellectual.
(b) They're not as expensive as diamonds.
(c) They have no color.
(d) Only old ladies wear pearls.

5. Why doesn't Goring like the name Laura?
(a) Because it's Mrs. Cheveley's first name and he used to adore it.
(b) Because it is his mother's name.
(c) Because he can never spell it correctly.
(d) Because it's an ugly name.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Part 2, what does Goring say is a dangerous thing?

2. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Lady Chiltern tell Sir Robert he's always been?

3. Why does Goring say Mrs. Cheveley knows nothing about love?

4. How does Goring claim to have gotten the brooch while talking to Mrs. Cheveley?

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

(see the answer key)

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