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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. Where does Mrs. Cheveley say she got the letter containing the secret about Sir Robert?
(a) From Sir Robert's desk.
(b) From Baron Arnheim.
(c) From Goring.
(d) From Sir Robert's mailbox.

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

3. How does Mrs. Cheveley reply to Sir Robert when he asks, "What brought you into my life?"
(a) His wife.
(b) Circumstances.
(c) Her good luck.
(d) Careful planning.

4. Who says, "As a rule, everybody turns out to be somebody else"?
(a) Lady Markby.
(b) Mabel.
(c) Goring.
(d) Lady Chiltern.

5. What does Mrs. Cheveley tell Sir Robert won't survive a scandal?
(a) His social standing.
(b) His political career.
(c) His marriage.
(d) His friendship with Goring.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what was considered excessively vulgar and middle class in the old days?

2. During Act 1, Part 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley say we all must do sooner or later?

3. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what do Englishmen always get after a good meal?

4. How does Mrs. Cheveley say she stays young and beautiful?

5. What secret does Mrs. Cheveley know about Sir Robert?

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