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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Cheveley reply to Sir Robert when he asks, "What brought you into my life?"
(a) Her good luck.
(b) Circumstances.
(c) His wife.
(d) Careful planning.

2. In Act 1, Part 1, how is Goring described?
(a) As a clever, serious man.
(b) As a flawless dandy.
(c) As a dull aristocrat.
(d) As an exceptional politician.

3. 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 won't believe him.
(c) She'll tell the police.
(d) She'll die of heartbreak.

4. What does Lady Chiltern demand that Sir Robert do immediately, in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Retire from public life.
(b) Throw Mrs. Cheveley out of their house.
(c) Write a letter to Mrs. Cheveley saying he will not support the Argentine Canal scheme.
(d) Tell Goring to leave the party.

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

6. At the dinner party in Act 1, Part 1, what does Lady Basildon think of the man who talks about his wife during dinner?
(a) He is terribly trivial.
(b) He is rude.
(c) He is very loving.
(d) He is very kind.

7. During Act 1, Part 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley say we all must do sooner or later?
(a) Pay for what we do.
(b) Marry.
(c) Get older.
(d) Die.

8. During the Chiltern's dinner party, where does Mrs. Cheveley say she will be the next night at half past eleven?
(a) At Sir Robert's door.
(b) At Gorings.
(c) At Baron Arnheim's house.
(d) In the Ladies Gallery.

9. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Goring say is "never of any use to oneself"?
(a) Politics.
(b) A keen wit.
(c) Money.
(d) Good advice.

10. Who wrote the letter Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?
(a) Baron Arnheim.
(b) Lady Chiltern.
(c) Goring.
(d) Sir Robert.

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

12. From what meeting does Lady Chiltern return from in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) The library board meeting.
(b) A church meeting.
(c) The Women's Liberal Association meeting.
(d) The Lady's Aid Society meeting.

13. How long does Lady Chiltern say it's been since she and Vicomte De Nanjac last saw each other?
(a) Three years.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Five years.

14. Who takes charge of the item Mabel finds in the couch?
(a) Mabel.
(b) Sir Robert.
(c) Goring.
(d) Mrs. Chiltern.

15. 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 believes the Commission was misinformed.
(b) He simply changed his mind.
(c) He is angry and refuses to answer her.
(d) He has received proof that the Commission is wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what used to lend charm, or at least interest, to a man?

2. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say taught her to play fairly when one has the winning cards?

3. According to Mabel, what is London society comprised of?

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

5. During the Chiltern's dinner party, what does Lady Chiltern state she didn't know about Mrs. Cheveley?

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