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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 Mabel find in the sofa, hidden by a cushion?
(a) A ring.
(b) A diamond brooch.
(c) Money.
(d) A letter.

2. What does Mrs. Cheveley tell Sir Robert she did not receive prizes for?
(a) Good grades.
(b) Sociability.
(c) Good conduct.
(d) Beauty.

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

4. Why does Mabel say she dislikes pearls?
(a) They make one look so plain, good, and intellectual.
(b) They have no color.
(c) Only old ladies wear pearls.
(d) They're not as expensive as diamonds.

5. In Act 1, Part 2, who says, "I like tedious, practical subjects. What I don't like are tedious, practical people"?
(a) Goring.
(b) Sir Robert.
(c) Mrs. Cheveley.
(d) Lord Caversham.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mrs. Cheveley leaves the party at the Chiltern's, what does Mabel tell Goring they cannot talk about?

2. What reason does Lord Caversham give for never going anywhere?

3. According to Mabel, what is London society comprised of?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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