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

2. Fill in the blank. Lady Chiltern says, "We women worship when we love; and when we lose our worship, we lose ________."
(a) Pride.
(b) Love.
(c) Our minds.
(d) Everything

3. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what used to lend charm, or at least interest, to a man?
(a) Power.
(b) Humor.
(c) Scandals.
(d) Money.

4. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what was considered excessively vulgar and middle class in the old days?
(a) To pretend to be a bit better than one's neighbors.
(b) To attend social gatherings.
(c) To marry for money.
(d) To marry for love.

5. Who takes charge of the item Mabel finds in the couch?
(a) Mabel.
(b) Goring.
(c) Mrs. Chiltern.
(d) Sir Robert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say will have the loathsome joy of dragging Sir Robert down in the mud and mire?

2. According to Mrs. Marchmont, who throws tedious parties?

3. During the Chiltern's dinner party, where does Mrs. Cheveley say she will be the next night at half past eleven?

4. What request does Mrs. Cheveley make of Sir Robert concerning the report he is to give to the House of Commons?

5. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Lady Chiltern tell Sir Robert he's always been?

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