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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Mrs. Marchmont, who throws tedious parties?
(a) Mrs. Cheveley.
(b) The Hartlocks.
(c) Lord Caversham.
(d) Sir Robert.

3. In Act 4, what does Mabel say she wants Goring to be?
(a) Whatever he wants to be.
(b) An accountant.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A politician.

4. How does Lord Goring find out about the speech Sir Robert gave in the House of Commons?
(a) He attends the speech.
(b) Caversham tells him.
(c) Sir Robert tells him.
(d) Lady Chiltern tells him.

5. What reason does Sir Robert give Goring for being unable to tell his wife about being blackmailed?
(a) He would have lost her love.
(b) She'll die of heartbreak.
(c) She won't believe him.
(d) She'll tell the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mrs. Cheveley leaves the party at the Chiltern's, what does Mabel tell Goring they cannot talk about?

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

3. Who does Goring say Mrs. Cheveley stole the brooch from?

4. When Sir Robert initially suggests to Lady Chiltern that he retire from public life, how does she reply?

5. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what was considered excessively vulgar and middle class in the old days?

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