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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 say that sooner or later one must do in political life?
(a) Retire.
(b) Lose an election.
(c) Compromise.
(d) Lie.

2. What does Mrs. Cheveley want Sir Robert to say about the Argentine Canal project?
(a) It would be a great international value.
(b) It would be a waste of money.
(c) It is unsafe.
(d) It would improve international relations.

3. Who wrote the letter Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?
(a) Baron Arnheim.
(b) Lady Chiltern.
(c) Sir Robert.
(d) Goring.

4. Why does Goring say people are pleased to find out about other people's secrets?
(a) It distracts public attention from their own.
(b) They like juicy gossip.
(c) It gives them something to talk about.
(d) It makes them feel better.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Part 1, what does Goring tell Sir Robert he should have done with Lady Chiltern?

2. When does Act 2 take place?

3. What does Sir Robert say this century worships?

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

5. Where does Lady Chiltern say she and Mrs. Cheveley have met before?

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