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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character says she's a little too old now to trouble about setting a good example?
(a) Lady Markby.
(b) Mrs. Cheveley.
(c) Lady Chiltern.
(d) Mabel.

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

4. 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) He has a beautiful wife.
(d) His name is spelled right in the newspaper.

5. What is the message in the letter that Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?
(a) It says Sir Robert fixed his election.
(b) It says to buy Suez Canal shares.
(c) It says Sir Robert had an affair with Mrs. Cheveley.
(d) It says Sir Robert cheated on his college exams.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who says, "This is a game of life as we all have to play it"?

5. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what used to lend charm, or at least interest, to a man?

(see the answer key)

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