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

2. What does Mrs. Cheveley tell Sir Robert won't survive a scandal?
(a) His political career.
(b) His friendship with Goring.
(c) His marriage.
(d) His social standing.

3. What does Sir Robert say he had the double misfortune of being born?
(a) Well born and poor.
(b) Ugly and poor.
(c) Rich and stupid.
(d) Into a royal family.

4. To what flower does the author compare Mrs. Cheveley?
(a) A daisy.
(b) A tulip.
(c) An orchid.
(d) A rose.

5. How does Sir Robert reply to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3 when she asks about his change of view on the report from the Commission regarding the Argentine Canal scheme?
(a) He is angry and refuses to answer her.
(b) He simply changed his mind.
(c) He believes the Commission was misinformed.
(d) He has received proof that the Commission is wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Part 1, who does Goring think is in his drawing room?

2. What does Mrs. Cheveley say modern women don't understand?

3. What does Lady Chiltern demand that Sir Robert do immediately, in Act 1, Part 3?

4. According to Lady Chiltern, what is the only way that people should be judged?

5. At the end of Act 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley tell Lady Chiltern about Sir Robert?

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