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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sir Robert say spies are of no use nowadays?
(a) They cost too much.
(b) The newspapers do their work instead.
(c) No one has any secrets.
(d) They are too lazy to work.

2. 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.

3. Why can't Goring stay longer at the Chiltern's in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) He promised to stop by the Harlocks'.
(b) He's bored.
(c) He has to work the next day.
(d) He is tired.

4. How does Lord Goring find out about the speech Sir Robert gave in the House of Commons?
(a) Lady Chiltern tells him.
(b) Caversham tells him.
(c) Sir Robert tells him.
(d) He attends the speech.

5. What proof does Goring have that Mrs. Cheveley had stolen the brooch?
(a) He has a picture of someone else wearing it.
(b) Lady Chiltern's word that it once belonged to her.
(c) She didn't know it could be a bracelet and she can't remove it.
(d) A letter Mrs. Cheveley wrote.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Robert say are the only two fashionable religions?

2. In Act 1, Part 2, who says, "I like tedious, practical subjects. What I don't like are tedious, practical people"?

3. What is the name of the tapestry that remains illuminated after the lights are put out at the end of Act 1?

4. Who says, "As a rule, everybody turns out to be somebody else"?

5. What request does Mrs. Cheveley make of Sir Robert concerning the report he is to give to the House of Commons?

(see the answer key)

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