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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. During the Chiltern's dinner party, where does Mrs. Cheveley say she will be the next night at half past eleven?
(a) At Gorings.
(b) At Sir Robert's door.
(c) At Baron Arnheim's house.
(d) In the Ladies Gallery.

2. What reason does Mrs. Cheveley give Sir Robert for not giving him time to consider her offer?
(a) She is leaving the country.
(b) The House of Commons won't wait for his speech.
(c) She has to telegraph Vienna that night.
(d) She is impatient for his answer.

3. To what flower does the author compare Mrs. Cheveley?
(a) A daisy.
(b) An orchid.
(c) A tulip.
(d) A rose.

4. According to Lady Markby, what about Sir John has become unbearable?
(a) His drinking.
(b) His temper.
(c) His weight.
(d) His constant talking.

5. During the Chiltern's dinner party, what does Lady Chiltern state she didn't know about Mrs. Cheveley?
(a) That she is in love with Goring.
(b) That she has a college education.
(c) That she was once poor.
(d) That she married a second time.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Lady Markby, what is fashionable in marriage nowadays?

3. What does Mrs. Cheveley want Sir Robert to say about the Argentine Canal project?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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