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

2. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say will have the loathsome joy of dragging Sir Robert down in the mud and mire?
(a) Baron Arnheim.
(b) The English parliament.
(c) Lady Chiltern.
(d) The English newspapers.

3. How does Mrs. Cheveley reply to Sir Robert when he asks, "What brought you into my life?"
(a) His wife.
(b) Her good luck.
(c) Circumstances.
(d) Careful planning.

4. Why does Goring say he loves to talk about nothing?
(a) It's the only thing he knows anything about.
(b) Ladies love to talk about nothing, and he loves ladies.
(c) He doesn't like serious conversations.
(d) It's the only thing his friends know anything about.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it."

2. What secret does Mrs. Cheveley know about Sir Robert?

3. What is Lady Chiltern's first name?

4. Fill in the blank. Lady Chiltern says, "We women worship when we love; and when we lose our worship, we lose ________."

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

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