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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. For what reason does Mrs. Cheveley say she returned to London in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) To see Lady Chiltern.
(b) To meet Sir Robert.
(c) To visit relatives.
(d) To find a husband.

2. Why can't Goring stay longer at the Chiltern's in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) He's bored.
(b) He is tired.
(c) He promised to stop by the Harlocks'.
(d) He has to work the next day.

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

4. According to Mrs. Marchmont, who throws tedious parties?
(a) The Hartlocks.
(b) Sir Robert.
(c) Lord Caversham.
(d) Mrs. Cheveley.

5. After Mrs. Cheveley leaves the party at the Chiltern's, what does Mabel tell Goring they cannot talk about?
(a) Politics, money, and Mrs. Cheveley.
(b) Marriage.
(c) The Royal Academy, Mrs. Cheveley, and novels in Scotch dialect.
(d) Her dinner date with Tommy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Robert say are the only two fashionable religions?

2. What does Sir Robert say that sooner or later one must do in political life?

3. Why does Mabel say she dislikes pearls?

4. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what do Englishmen always get after a good meal?

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

(see the answer key)

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