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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. How long does Lady Chiltern say it's been since she and Vicomte De Nanjac last saw each other?
(a) Five years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Ten years.

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

3. How does Mrs. Cheveley say she stays young and beautiful?
(a) By talking to perfectly charming people.
(b) By using lots of moisturizer.
(c) By avoiding dull parties.
(d) By marrying wealthy men.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say taught her to play fairly when one has the winning cards?

2. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Mabel say about Mrs. Cheveley after she leaves?

3. During the Chiltern's dinner party, where does Mrs. Cheveley say she will be the next night at half past eleven?

4. In Act 1, Part 1, how is Goring described?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Sir Robert become angry with Goring in Act 3, Part 1?

3. According to Sir Robert, why is the Suez Canal different from the Argentine Canal?

4. Why does Sir Robert say he is skeptical of the Argentine Canal scheme?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Goring know that the brooch can also be worn as a bracelet?

10. Before sitting down to dinner, why does Mabel say that Goring has been "horrid" and what is his response?

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