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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lady Chiltern demand that Sir Robert do immediately, in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Retire from public life.
(b) Write a letter to Mrs. Cheveley saying he will not support the Argentine Canal scheme.
(c) Throw Mrs. Cheveley out of their house.
(d) Tell Goring to leave the party.

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

3. During the Chiltern's dinner party, where does Mrs. Cheveley say she will be the next night at half past eleven?
(a) At Gorings.
(b) At Sir Robert's door.
(c) In the Ladies Gallery.
(d) At Baron Arnheim's house.

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. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Goring say is "never of any use to oneself"?
(a) Money.
(b) Good advice.
(c) Politics.
(d) A keen wit.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Part 1, why does Lord Caversham call Goring a good-for-nothing?

2. What is Lady Chiltern's first name?

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

4. How does Mrs. Cheveley say she stays young and beautiful?

5. Who says, "I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it."

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