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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Robert tell Mrs. Cheveley he thinks of the Argentine Canal Company when she first brings it up?
(a) He's certain she should invest.
(b) It's a swindle.
(c) It's profitable.
(d) It's going bankrupt.

2. Who says, "I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it."
(a) Lady Chiltern.
(b) Caversham.
(c) Goring.
(d) Sir Robert.

3. What does Goring say a woman wearing too much rouge and not enough clothing is?
(a) A sign of despair.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) Too low born for his time.
(d) Beautiful.

4. From what meeting does Lady Chiltern return from in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) The library board meeting.
(b) The Lady's Aid Society meeting.
(c) The Women's Liberal Association meeting.
(d) A church meeting.

5. What does Lady Chiltern demand that Sir Robert do immediately, in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Throw Mrs. Cheveley out of their house.
(b) Tell Goring to leave the party.
(c) Write a letter to Mrs. Cheveley saying he will not support the Argentine Canal scheme.
(d) Retire from public life.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Part 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley say everyone has?

2. Who takes charge of the item Mabel finds in the couch?

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

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

5. How does Sir Robert reply to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3 when she asks about his change of view on the report from the Commission regarding the Argentine Canal scheme?

(see the answer key)

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