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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Goring say he didn't propose to Mabel sooner?
(a) He wasn't ready.
(b) He didn't realize he is in love with her.
(c) He was afraid of being refused.
(d) He never got the chance.

2. In Act 3, Part 2, what does Goring say is a dangerous thing?
(a) Too much experience.
(b) Women.
(c) Ambition.
(d) Money

3. Why do Lady Markby and Mrs. Cheveley say they've come to call on Mrs. Chiltern in Act 2, Part 2?
(a) To see if anyone found Mrs. Cheveley's diamond brooch.
(b) To discuss Sir Robert.
(c) To bring her a gift.
(d) To thank her for the party.

4. Why doesn't Goring like the name Laura?
(a) Because it's Mrs. Cheveley's first name and he used to adore it.
(b) Because it's an ugly name.
(c) Because he can never spell it correctly.
(d) Because it is his mother's name.

5. At the end of Act 3, what does Mrs. Cheveley promise Goring?
(a) She will leave town and never return.
(b) She will never try to harm Sir Robert again.
(c) She'll destroy Sir Robert's letter.
(d) She'll never ask him to marry her again.

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

7. What does Mabel tell Lady Chiltern is very unbecoming on Goring?
(a) Foul language.
(b) Seriousness.
(c) Foolishness.
(d) Greed.

8. How does Lord Goring find out about the speech Sir Robert gave in the House of Commons?
(a) Lady Chiltern tells him.
(b) He attends the speech.
(c) Sir Robert tells him.
(d) Caversham tells him.

9. In Act 3, Part 1, what does Sir Robert say is the greatest thing in the world?
(a) Love.
(b) Power.
(c) Money.
(d) Ambition.

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

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

12. What kind of woman does Goring say he'd like to marry?
(a) A woman with a good sense of humor.
(b) A woman with intelligence.
(c) A successful woman.
(d) The prettiest fool in England.

13. According to Mabel, what does a man say to a girl before he marries her and never after?
(a) Please be serious.
(b) I love you.
(c) What is your opinion?
(d) Tell me how you feel.

14. 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.

15. What does Goring want Lady Chiltern to do after he reads her letter?
(a) Confront Mrs. Cheveley.
(b) Stand by her husband.
(c) Leave her husband.
(d) Ask her husband to tell her the whole story.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Goring say Mrs. Cheveley knows nothing about love?

2. At the end of Act 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley tell Lady Chiltern about Sir Robert?

3. Why does Lady Markby want Sir John to be sent to the Upper House?

4. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say she hates now more than ever in Act 3, Part 2?

5. In Act 3, Part 1, what event does Sir Robert say begins at eleven?

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