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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mabel find in the sofa, hidden by a cushion?
(a) A letter.
(b) A ring.
(c) Money.
(d) A diamond brooch.

2. Why can't Goring stay longer at the Chiltern's in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) He promised to stop by the Harlocks'.
(b) He is tired.
(c) He's bored.
(d) He has to work the next day.

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

4. In Act 1, Part 1, why does Lord Caversham call Goring a good-for-nothing?
(a) Goring is a thief.
(b) Goring leads an idle life.
(c) Caversham hates Goring.
(d) Goring has a dull job.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How well did Goring know Mrs. Cheveley in the past?

2. Where does Mrs. Cheveley say she got the letter containing the secret about Sir Robert?

3. Which character says she's a little too old now to trouble about setting a good example?

4. In what season does Mrs. Cheveley say people are either hunting for husbands or hiding from them?

5. What does Goring say a woman wearing too much rouge and not enough clothing is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Goring tell Lady Chiltern that no one is incapable of foolish actions in Act 2, Part 2?

2. In Act 1, Part 3, what is the one thing that Lady Chiltern implies would cause her to leave her husband?

3. What does Lady Chiltern think of Mrs. Cheveley after meeting her in Act 1?

4. What reason does Mrs. Marchmont give for hating being educated?

5. In Act 2, Part 2, what error does Sir Robert say all women make?

6. What about Sir Robert does Lady Chiltern say makes him different from other men?

7. Why is Mabel angry with Goring in Act 4, Part 1?

8. Why isn't Mabel interested in men who have a future?

9. Why is Mrs. Marchmont pleased when Goring tells her she is morbid?

10. What about Lady Chiltern's letter catches Mrs. Cheveley's eye when she is in Goring's drawing room?

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