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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 Mrs. Cheveley think life has taught Lady Chiltern anything?
(a) Lady Chiltern still looks very young.
(b) Because Lady Chiltern hasn't changed.
(c) Lady Chiltern is ignorant.
(d) Lady Chiltern is a society lady.

2. How well did Goring know Mrs. Cheveley in the past?
(a) They grew up together.
(b) He was once engaged to her for three days.
(c) They were acquaintances.
(d) They didn't know each other at all.

3. Why does Mrs. Cheveley say science cannot grapple with the problem of women?
(a) Women are too complicated.
(b) Science can never grapple with the irrational.
(c) Only God can explain women.
(d) Science is a man's field.

4. Why does Lady Chiltern say she'll always love Sir Robert in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) He is successful.
(b) He will never make a mistake.
(c) He's her husband.
(d) He will always be worthy of love.

5. According to Lady Chiltern, what is the only way that people should be judged?
(a) By their economic status.
(b) By their past.
(c) By their intellect.
(d) By their social connections.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the letter Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?

2. Fill in the blank. Goring says, "Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, ________."

3. According to Lady Markby, what is fashionable in marriage nowadays?

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

5. In Act 2, Part 1, what does Goring tell Sir Robert he should have done with Lady Chiltern?

(see the answer key)

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