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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Caversham visit Goring in Act 3, Part 1?
(a) To convince Goring to stay away from Mabel.
(b) To invite Goring to dinner.
(c) To discuss Goring's career.
(d) To convince Goring to get married.

2. Why does Mabel want Lady Chiltern to talk to Tommy Trafford?
(a) He keeps proposing to Mabel.
(b) He's very unhappy.
(c) She wants him to propose to her.
(d) He's making poor decisions.

3. What does Mrs. Cheveley say one should never give a woman?
(a) Your heart.
(b) Anything she cannot wear in the evening.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Too much credit.

4. What does Sir Robert say his sources found out about Mrs. Cheveley?
(a) She is a thief.
(b) She cheated while in school.
(c) She once worked as a prostitute.
(d) Nothing.

5. What does Sir Robert tell Lady Chiltern was her mistake after she learns his secret?
(a) To marry him.
(b) To expect him to remain a politician.
(c) To think he was without faults.
(d) To love him.

6. When Sir Robert leaves Goring's, whom does Goring think Sir Robert was talking about?
(a) Mrs. Cheveley.
(b) Lady Chiltern.
(c) Lady Markby.
(d) Mabel.

7. Who does Goring say Mrs. Cheveley stole the brooch from?
(a) Lady Chiltern.
(b) Himself.
(c) Lady Berkshire.
(d) Mabel.

8. Who does Caversham say has no common sense at all?
(a) Mabel.
(b) Women.
(c) Lady Chiltern.
(d) Goring.

9. Why does Lady Markby want Sir John to be sent to the Upper House?
(a) She can't stand to be with him.
(b) He'll make more money.
(c) He won't take an interest in politics.
(d) It's more prestigious.

10. Why does Lady Chiltern write a letter to Goring?
(a) She is planning to leave Sir Robert and needs his help.
(b) She is too shy to talk to him.
(c) She needs to meet with him.
(d) She is in love with him.

11. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say talks more and says less than anybody she's ever met?
(a) Goring.
(b) Mabel.
(c) Lady Markby.
(d) Lady Chiltern.

12. What does Lord Goring say he knows by observation and not by experience?
(a) A good marriage.
(b) Love.
(c) A practical life.
(d) Power.

13. What does Mrs. Cheveley do to keep Goring from calling the police?
(a) Begs his forgiveness.
(b) Offers Goring money.
(c) Gives him Sir Robert's letter.
(d) Runs away.

14. How does Mrs. Cheveley say she got the brooch in Act 3, Part 2 when she is talking to Goring?
(a) She bought it.
(b) She stole it.
(c) She found it.
(d) It was a present.

15. Who proposes to Mabel before Goring does so in Act 4?
(a) Tommy Trafford.
(b) Caversham.
(c) Lord Devonshire.
(d) Mason.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Caversham agree when she says one can never believe a word Goring says?

2. Who does Goring say is the only person now in danger in Act 4, Part 1?

3. Why does Sir Robert say spies are of no use nowadays?

4. At the end of Act 3, what does Mrs. Cheveley promise Goring?

5. Why doesn't Goring like to know what people are saying behind his back?

(see the answer keys)

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