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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who says, "I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it."
(a) Sir Robert.
(b) Lady Chiltern.
(c) Caversham.
(d) Goring.

4. Why does Lady Chiltern say she'll always love Sir Robert in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) He will always be worthy of love.
(b) He will never make a mistake.
(c) He's her husband.
(d) He is successful.

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

6. 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) In the Ladies Gallery.
(c) At Gorings.
(d) At Sir Robert's door.

7. Why does Goring say people are pleased to find out about other people's secrets?
(a) It makes them feel better.
(b) It gives them something to talk about.
(c) They like juicy gossip.
(d) It distracts public attention from their own.

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

9. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what do Englishmen always get after a good meal?
(a) A cup of tea.
(b) Sleepy.
(c) Romantic.
(d) A good cigar.

10. In Act 1, Part 1, what is needed at the embassy to prevent the ambassador from being recalled?
(a) A proper invitation.
(b) A good chef.
(c) Proper manners.
(d) Good security.

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

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

13. In Act 2, Part 1, what does Goring tell Sir Robert he should have done with Lady Chiltern?
(a) Tell her everything.
(b) Lie to her.
(c) Divorce her.
(d) Distract her with a gift.

14. Why does Goring say he loves to talk about nothing?
(a) It's the only thing his friends know anything about.
(b) He doesn't like serious conversations.
(c) Ladies love to talk about nothing, and he loves ladies.
(d) It's the only thing he knows anything about.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Robert say are the only two fashionable religions?

2. Who says, "As a rule, everybody turns out to be somebody else"?

3. Who takes charge of the item Mabel finds in the couch?

4. What reason does Mrs. Cheveley give Sir Robert for not giving him time to consider her offer?

5. From what meeting does Lady Chiltern return from in Act 2, Part 1?

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