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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. For what reason does Mrs. Cheveley say she returned to London in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) To find a husband.
(b) To meet Sir Robert.
(c) To visit relatives.
(d) To see Lady Chiltern.

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

3. What does Sir Robert say this century worships?
(a) An unfair God.
(b) Social standing.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Power.

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

5. According to Goring, what can't women discover?
(a) The truth about marriage.
(b) The obvious.
(c) What men do when women aren't present.
(d) The truth about men.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Lady Chiltern's first name?

3. What request does Mrs. Cheveley make of Sir Robert concerning the report he is to give to the House of Commons?

4. How much does Sir Robert reveal he received from Baron Arnheim?

5. What does Mabel find in the sofa, hidden by a cushion?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Goring tell Lady Chiltern will happen if she allows Sir Robert to sacrifice his career?

2. How does Lord Goring say the men in the House of Commons stand the long debates that take place?

3. What condition does Mrs. Cheveley set for her giving Sir Robert's letter to Goring?

4. Why doesn't Goring think women are meant to judge?

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

6. What does Goring say is the purpose of visiting someone?

7. Why does Sir Robert say it was so important to him to achieve success when he was young?

8. Why does Caversham think he should be the one to choose a wife for Goring?

9. Why does Caversham say that bachelors are no longer in fashion?

10. Why does Mrs. Cheveley say she thinks the London season is too matrimonial?

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