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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 Lord Goring say he gets rid of as soon as possible?
(a) Money.
(b) Wise thoughts.
(c) The truth.
(d) Women.

2. What does Mrs. Cheveley consider fame on the continent for Sir Robert in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) He is recognized by many people.
(b) He is a politician.
(c) His name is spelled right in the newspaper.
(d) He has a beautiful wife.

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

4. What is the message in the letter that Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?
(a) It says Sir Robert fixed his election.
(b) It says Sir Robert had an affair with Mrs. Cheveley.
(c) It says to buy Suez Canal shares.
(d) It says Sir Robert cheated on his college exams.

5. Why does Sir Robert think it would be useless for Goring to talk to Lady Chiltern about life?
(a) She's not smart enough to understand.
(b) She already knows everything there is to know.
(c) Nothing could make her change her views.
(d) She won't believe Goring.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Act 1, Part 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley say we all must do sooner or later?

2. In what season does Mrs. Cheveley say people are either hunting for husbands or hiding from them?

3. What does Goring say it's a good thing for most of us that life is not?

4. How well did Goring know Mrs. Cheveley in the past?

5. Why does Goring say he loves to talk about nothing?

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