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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. At the Chiltern's dinner party, what does Mrs. Cheveley say cannot explain women?
(a) Religion.
(b) Other women.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Men.

2. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say will have the loathsome joy of dragging Sir Robert down in the mud and mire?
(a) The English parliament.
(b) The English newspapers.
(c) Baron Arnheim.
(d) Lady Chiltern.

3. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what used to lend charm, or at least interest, to a man?
(a) Money.
(b) Scandals.
(c) Humor.
(d) Power.

4. What does Sir Robert offer Mrs. Cheveley in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) A brooch.
(b) Any sum of money she wants.
(c) A good word to Goring.
(d) A high position in London society.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Lord Caversham give for never going anywhere?

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

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

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

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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