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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. What does Goring say makes marriage such a hopeless, one-sided institution?
(a) Love.
(b) Truth.
(c) The moral sense of women.
(d) Dishonesty.

2. What does Lady Chiltern say gives one an instinct to things?
(a) Social standing.
(b) Experience.
(c) Education.
(d) Love.

3. When does Act 2 take place?
(a) At Christmas time.
(b) Three months after the Chiltern's party
(c) Mid morning on the day after the Chiltern's party.
(d) The evening after the Chiltern's party.

4. What reason does Goring give for never having a serious conversation after seven?
(a) He finds them too boring.
(b) He can never sleep after a serious conversation.
(c) It makes him talk in his sleep.
(d) Nights are for fun.

5. What does Goring say only dull people ever get into?
(a) The upper crust.
(b) The House of Commons.
(c) University.
(d) Caversham's circle of friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Part 1, who does Goring think is in his drawing room?

2. Why does Goring say he loves to talk about nothing?

3. After Sir Robert leaves Lady Chiltern and Lord Goring in Act 2, what subject does Lady Chiltern want to discuss with Goring?

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

5. Why doesn't Mrs. Cheveley think life has taught Lady Chiltern anything?

(see the answer key)

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