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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. Why does Mrs. Cheveley say science cannot grapple with the problem of women?
(a) Science can never grapple with the irrational.
(b) Science is a man's field.
(c) Only God can explain women.
(d) Women are too complicated.

2. During Act 1, Part 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley say we all must do sooner or later?
(a) Get older.
(b) Pay for what we do.
(c) Marry.
(d) Die.

3. For what reason does Mrs. Cheveley say she returned to London in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) To meet Sir Robert.
(b) To see Lady Chiltern.
(c) To find a husband.
(d) To visit relatives.

4. What is the message in the letter that Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?
(a) It says Sir Robert fixed his election.
(b) It says Sir Robert cheated on his college exams.
(c) It says Sir Robert had an affair with Mrs. Cheveley.
(d) It says to buy Suez Canal shares.

5. What does Mrs. Cheveley consider fame on the continent for Sir Robert in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) His name is spelled right in the newspaper.
(b) He is recognized by many people.
(c) He has a beautiful wife.
(d) He is a politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Robert tell Mrs. Cheveley he thinks of the Argentine Canal Company when she first brings it up?

2. To what flower does the author compare Mrs. Cheveley?

3. In Act 1, Part 1, how is Goring described?

4. At the Chiltern's dinner party, what does Mrs. Cheveley say cannot explain women?

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

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