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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Part 2, who says, "I like tedious, practical subjects. What I don't like are tedious, practical people"?
(a) Sir Robert.
(b) Lord Caversham.
(c) Goring.
(d) Mrs. Cheveley.

2. What is the name of the tapestry that remains illuminated after the lights are put out at the end of Act 1?
(a) Deception.
(b) The Garden of Eden.
(c) The Triumph of Love.
(d) Cupid's Arrow.

3. What is Sir Robert's initial response to Mrs. Cheveley's request concerning his speech?
(a) He asks her to come watch him speak.
(b) He is very excited.
(c) He refuses.
(d) He agrees.

4. When does Act 2 take place?
(a) The evening after the Chiltern's party.
(b) Three months after the Chiltern's party
(c) Mid morning on the day after the Chiltern's party.
(d) At Christmas time.

5. What does Sir Robert say this century worships?
(a) An unfair God.
(b) Social standing.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Power.

6. How much does Sir Robert reveal he received from Baron Arnheim?
(a) 110,000 pounds.
(b) A good job.
(c) Nothing.
(d) 15,000 pounds.

7. What is Lady Chiltern's first name?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Mildred.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Mary.

8. What does Lord Goring say he gets rid of as soon as possible?
(a) Money.
(b) Women.
(c) The truth.
(d) Wise thoughts.

9. What does Sir Robert tell Lady Chiltern has different laws?
(a) England and France.
(b) Men and women.
(c) Politics and society.
(d) Public and private life.

10. 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 marry for love.
(d) To pretend to be a bit better than one's neighbors.

11. 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 a lovely woman.
(d) She is very intelligent.

12. Why does Mrs. Cheveley say science cannot grapple with the problem of women?
(a) Only God can explain women.
(b) Science is a man's field.
(c) Science can never grapple with the irrational.
(d) Women are too complicated.

13. For what reason does Mrs. Cheveley say she returned to London in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) To meet Sir Robert.
(b) To visit relatives.
(c) To find a husband.
(d) To see Lady Chiltern.

14. What does Sir Robert say that sooner or later one must do in political life?
(a) Lie.
(b) Retire.
(c) Lose an election.
(d) Compromise.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lady Chiltern say she and Mrs. Cheveley have met before?

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

3. In Act 2, Part 1, what event does Goring tell Sir Robert he'll be attending that evening?

4. Fill in the blank. Lady Chiltern says, "We women worship when we love; and when we lose our worship, we lose ________."

5. What does Sir Robert tell Mrs. Cheveley he thinks of the Argentine Canal Company when she first brings it up?

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