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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Mabel like geniuses?
(a) She can't talk to them.
(b) She says they are pretentious.
(c) She thinks they are quite impossible.
(d) She doesn't like people who are smarter than her.

2. From what meeting does Lady Chiltern return from in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) The Women's Liberal Association meeting.
(b) A church meeting.
(c) The library board meeting.
(d) The Lady's Aid Society meeting.

3. According to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3, what is Sir Robert not a man to do?
(a) Continue in public life.
(b) Ruin a lady's reputation.
(c) Lie to his wife.
(d) Do anything dishonorable.

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

5. What does Mrs. Cheveley consider fame on the continent for Sir Robert in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) He has a beautiful wife.
(b) He is recognized by many people.
(c) His name is spelled right in the newspaper.
(d) He is a politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lady Markby, what about Sir John has become unbearable?

2. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Mabel say about Mrs. Cheveley after she leaves?

3. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say taught her to play fairly when one has the winning cards?

4. How does Lord Goring describe seeing Mrs. Cheveley at the Chiltern's party?

5. Where does Mrs. Cheveley say she got the letter containing the secret about Sir Robert?

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