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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the Chiltern's dinner party, what does Mrs. Cheveley say cannot explain women?
(a) Men.
(b) Religion.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Other women.

2. According to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3, what is Sir Robert not a man to do?
(a) Do anything dishonorable.
(b) Ruin a lady's reputation.
(c) Lie to his wife.
(d) Continue in public life.

3. Who says, "As a rule, everybody turns out to be somebody else"?
(a) Mabel.
(b) Lady Chiltern.
(c) Goring.
(d) Lady Markby.

4. Why does Mabel say she dislikes pearls?
(a) They have no color.
(b) They make one look so plain, good, and intellectual.
(c) Only old ladies wear pearls.
(d) They're not as expensive as diamonds.

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

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

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

8. What does Sir Robert tell Mrs. Cheveley he thinks of the Argentine Canal Company when she first brings it up?
(a) He's certain she should invest.
(b) It's profitable.
(c) It's going bankrupt.
(d) It's a swindle.

9. What secret does Mrs. Cheveley know about Sir Robert?
(a) He has an illegitimate child.
(b) He was once poor.
(c) He had an affair.
(d) The real origin of his wealth.

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

11. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what used to lend charm, or at least interest, to a man?
(a) Scandals.
(b) Humor.
(c) Money.
(d) Power.

12. In what season does Mrs. Cheveley say people are either hunting for husbands or hiding from them?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) The London season.
(d) The holiday season.

13. What does Lady Chiltern say gives one an instinct to things?
(a) Education.
(b) Social standing.
(c) Experience.
(d) Love.

14. If Sir Robert meets Mrs. Cheveley's demands, what will she give him with the prettiest thanks?
(a) The letter.
(b) A kiss.
(c) Money.
(d) A recommendation to the House of Commons.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Goring call the item Mabel finds?

2. According to Lady Markby, what is fashionable in marriage nowadays?

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

4. What does Mrs. Cheveley consider fame on the continent for Sir Robert in Act 1, Part 1?

5. What is Lady Chiltern's first name?

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