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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. How does Mrs. Cheveley say she stays young and beautiful?
(a) By marrying wealthy men.
(b) By using lots of moisturizer.
(c) By talking to perfectly charming people.
(d) By avoiding dull parties.

2. What is Sir Robert's initial response to Mrs. Cheveley's request concerning his speech?
(a) He refuses.
(b) He asks her to come watch him speak.
(c) He is very excited.
(d) He agrees.

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

4. What does Sir Robert tell Mrs. Cheveley he thinks of the Argentine Canal Company when she first brings it up?
(a) It's going bankrupt.
(b) It's a swindle.
(c) He's certain she should invest.
(d) It's profitable.

5. Who does Mrs. Cheveley tell Sir Robert advised her to invest in the Argentine Canal Company?
(a) Baron Arnheim.
(b) Her father.
(c) Goring.
(d) Lady Chiltern.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who wrote the letter Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?

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

4. Why does Mrs. Cheveley say science cannot grapple with the problem of women?

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

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