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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. Which character says she's a little too old now to trouble about setting a good example?
(a) Mabel.
(b) Mrs. Cheveley.
(c) Lady Markby.
(d) Lady Chiltern.

2. What does Lord Goring say he knows by observation and not by experience?
(a) Love.
(b) Power.
(c) A practical life.
(d) A good marriage.

3. Why do Lady Markby and Mrs. Cheveley say they've come to call on Mrs. Chiltern in Act 2, Part 2?
(a) To see if anyone found Mrs. Cheveley's diamond brooch.
(b) To thank her for the party.
(c) To bring her a gift.
(d) To discuss Sir Robert.

4. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say has only two topics of conversation--his gout and his wife?
(a) Lord Mortlake.
(b) Sir Robert.
(c) Caversham.
(d) Tommy Trafford.

5. What does Mrs. Cheveley say one should never give a woman?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Anything she cannot wear in the evening.
(c) Your heart.
(d) Too much credit.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lady Chiltern, what is the only way that people should be judged?

2. Why doesn't Goring like the name Laura?

3. Why does Mabel say she dislikes pearls?

4. Who does Mabel say is the most ornamental person in London?

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

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