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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lady Markby, what about Sir John has become unbearable?
(a) His weight.
(b) His temper.
(c) His constant talking.
(d) His drinking.

2. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say taught her to play fairly when one has the winning cards?
(a) Baron Arnheim.
(b) Sir Robert.
(c) Goring.
(d) Lord Caversham.

3. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what was considered excessively vulgar and middle class in the old days?
(a) To marry for money.
(b) To marry for love.
(c) To pretend to be a bit better than one's neighbors.
(d) To attend social gatherings.

4. In what season does Mrs. Cheveley say people are either hunting for husbands or hiding from them?
(a) Winter.
(b) The London season.
(c) Spring.
(d) The holiday season.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what reason does Mrs. Cheveley say she returned to London in Act 1, Part 1?

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

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

5. If Sir Robert meets Mrs. Cheveley's demands, what will she give him with the prettiest thanks?

(see the answer key)

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