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

2. Why does Goring say he loves to talk about nothing?
(a) He doesn't like serious conversations.
(b) It's the only thing he knows anything about.
(c) It's the only thing his friends know anything about.
(d) Ladies love to talk about nothing, and he loves ladies.

3. How does Lord Goring describe seeing Mrs. Cheveley at the Chiltern's party?
(a) A welcome diversion.
(b) An unpleasant surprise.
(c) A heart wrenching event.
(d) A blast from the past.

4. How does Mrs. Cheveley say she stays young and beautiful?
(a) By talking to perfectly charming people.
(b) By marrying wealthy men.
(c) By avoiding dull parties.
(d) By using lots of moisturizer.

5. What secret does Mrs. Cheveley know about Sir Robert?
(a) He has an illegitimate child.
(b) He was once poor.
(c) The real origin of his wealth.
(d) He had an affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what season does Mrs. Cheveley say people are either hunting for husbands or hiding from them?

2. Fill in the blank. Lady Chiltern says, "We women worship when we love; and when we lose our worship, we lose ________."

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

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

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

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