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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Cheveley come to visit Goring at his home?
(a) To sell him Sir Robert's letter for a sum of 10,000 pounds.
(b) To profess her undying love.
(c) To beg his forgiveness.
(d) To offer conditions for the return of Sir Robert's letter.

2. In Act 2, Part 1, what event does Goring tell Sir Robert he'll be attending that evening?
(a) A political rally.
(b) The Queen's Ball.
(c) A poker game.
(d) The Bachelor's Ball.

3. What reason does Lord Caversham give for never going anywhere?
(a) His wife won't let him.
(b) No one invites him anywhere.
(c) He is sick of London society.
(d) He is disabled.

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

5. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what was considered excessively vulgar and middle class in the old days?
(a) To marry for money.
(b) To attend social gatherings.
(c) To pretend to be a bit better than one's neighbors.
(d) To marry for love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say she hates now more than ever in Act 3, Part 2?

2. How does Lord Goring find out about the speech Sir Robert gave in the House of Commons?

3. What does Goring say a woman wearing too much rouge and not enough clothing is?

4. Why doesn't Goring like the name Laura?

5. Who does Mrs. Cheveley tell Sir Robert advised her to invest in the Argentine Canal Company?

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