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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. How does Lord Goring describe seeing Mrs. Cheveley at the Chiltern's party?
(a) A welcome diversion.
(b) An unpleasant surprise.
(c) A blast from the past.
(d) A heart wrenching event.

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

3. What does Mabel find in the sofa, hidden by a cushion?
(a) A letter.
(b) A diamond brooch.
(c) Money.
(d) A ring.

4. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what do Englishmen always get after a good meal?
(a) A good cigar.
(b) Romantic.
(c) A cup of tea.
(d) Sleepy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lady Chiltern, what is the only way that people should be judged?

2. At the dinner party in Act 1, Part 1, what does Lady Basildon think of the man who talks about his wife during dinner?

3. At the Chiltern's dinner party, what does Mrs. Cheveley say cannot explain women?

4. In what season does Mrs. Cheveley say people are either hunting for husbands or hiding from them?

5. In Act 1, Part 2, who says, "I like tedious, practical subjects. What I don't like are tedious, practical people"?

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