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

2. According to Lady Markby, what about Sir John has become unbearable?
(a) His drinking.
(b) His weight.
(c) His constant talking.
(d) His temper.

3. According to Mabel, what is London society comprised of?
(a) Boring socialites.
(b) Beautiful geniuses.
(c) Brilliant idiots and beautiful lunatics.
(d) Beautiful idiots and brilliant lunatics.

4. Fill in the blank. Goring says, "Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, ________."
(a) Life would be much easier.
(b) I'd be dead by now.
(c) Life wouldn't be worth living.
(d) Humans would be terribly boring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mabel say she dislikes pearls?

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

3. How does Lord Goring describe seeing Mrs. Cheveley at the Chiltern's party?

4. Who says, "This is a game of life as we all have to play it"?

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

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