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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Lady Markby want Sir John to be sent to the Upper House?
(a) He won't take an interest in politics.
(b) It's more prestigious.
(c) He'll make more money.
(d) She can't stand to be with him.

3. Why does Lady Chiltern write a letter to Goring?
(a) She is too shy to talk to him.
(b) She is in love with him.
(c) She needs to meet with him.
(d) She is planning to leave Sir Robert and needs his help.

4. How much does Sir Robert reveal he received from Baron Arnheim?
(a) 110,000 pounds.
(b) A good job.
(c) Nothing.
(d) 15,000 pounds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to alert Sir Robert to the presence of someone in the next room when he is at Goring's?

2. What does Sir Robert tell Mrs. Cheveley he thinks of the Argentine Canal Company when she first brings it up?

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

4. Who does Mabel say is the most ornamental person in London?

5. According to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3, what is Sir Robert not a man to do?

(see the answer key)

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