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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. After Mrs. Cheveley leaves the party at the Chiltern's, what does Mabel tell Goring they cannot talk about?
(a) The Royal Academy, Mrs. Cheveley, and novels in Scotch dialect.
(b) Her dinner date with Tommy.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Politics, money, and Mrs. Cheveley.

2. What does Sir Robert tell Mrs. Cheveley he thinks of the Argentine Canal Company when she first brings it up?
(a) It's profitable.
(b) It's going bankrupt.
(c) He's certain she should invest.
(d) It's a swindle.

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

4. How does Mrs. Cheveley reply to Sir Robert when he asks, "What brought you into my life?"
(a) Her good luck.
(b) His wife.
(c) Careful planning.
(d) Circumstances.

5. What does Mabel find in the sofa, hidden by a cushion?
(a) A diamond brooch.
(b) Money.
(c) A letter.
(d) A ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mabel tell Lady Chiltern is very unbecoming on Goring?

2. What reason does Mrs. Cheveley give Sir Robert for not giving him time to consider her offer?

3. According to Goring, life can't be understood and lived without what?

4. How old was Sir Robert when he wrote the letter to Baron Arnheim?

5. What does Lady Chiltern say gives one an instinct to things?

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