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

2. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say taught her to play fairly when one has the winning cards?
(a) Baron Arnheim.
(b) Sir Robert.
(c) Goring.
(d) Lord Caversham.

3. Why does Mabel want Lady Chiltern to talk to Tommy Trafford?
(a) He's making poor decisions.
(b) She wants him to propose to her.
(c) He keeps proposing to Mabel.
(d) He's very unhappy.

4. Why doesn't Mabel like geniuses?
(a) She can't talk to them.
(b) She thinks they are quite impossible.
(c) She says they are pretentious.
(d) She doesn't like people who are smarter than her.

5. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Mabel say about Mrs. Cheveley after she leaves?
(a) She is a horrid woman.
(b) She has beautiful clothes.
(c) She is very intelligent.
(d) She is a lovely woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mabel say she dislikes pearls?

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

3. What does Sir Robert compare himself to in Act 3, Part 1?

4. Why does Lady Chiltern say she'll always love Sir Robert in Act 1, Part 3?

5. What does Goring say makes marriage such a hopeless, one-sided institution?

(see the answer key)

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