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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 is fashionable in marriage nowadays?
(a) For people never to marry.
(b) For people to marry as often as they can.
(c) For people to wait until they are older to marry.
(d) For people to stay together for a long time.

2. In Act 1, Part 2, who says, "I like tedious, practical subjects. What I don't like are tedious, practical people"?
(a) Mrs. Cheveley.
(b) Goring.
(c) Lord Caversham.
(d) Sir Robert.

3. What secret does Mrs. Cheveley know about Sir Robert?
(a) He had an affair.
(b) He was once poor.
(c) The real origin of his wealth.
(d) He has an illegitimate child.

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

5. If Sir Robert meets Mrs. Cheveley's demands, what will she give him with the prettiest thanks?
(a) The letter.
(b) A kiss.
(c) Money.
(d) A recommendation to the House of Commons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the message in the letter that Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?

2. What is Sir Robert's initial response to Mrs. Cheveley's request concerning his speech?

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

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

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

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