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

2. During the Chiltern's dinner party, what does Lady Chiltern state she didn't know about Mrs. Cheveley?
(a) That she married a second time.
(b) That she was once poor.
(c) That she has a college education.
(d) That she is in love with Goring.

3. What reason does Lord Caversham give for never going anywhere?
(a) He is disabled.
(b) No one invites him anywhere.
(c) His wife won't let him.
(d) He is sick of London society.

4. What is Lady Chiltern's first name?
(a) Mary.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Mildred.
(d) Gertrude.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the message in the letter that Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?

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

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

4. During the Chiltern's dinner party, where does Mrs. Cheveley say she will be the next night at half past eleven?

5. In Act 1, Part 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley say everyone has?

(see the answer key)

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