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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the Chiltern's dinner party, where does Mrs. Cheveley say she will be the next night at half past eleven?
(a) In the Ladies Gallery.
(b) At Sir Robert's door.
(c) At Gorings.
(d) At Baron Arnheim's house.

2. How does Sir Robert reply to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3 when she asks about his change of view on the report from the Commission regarding the Argentine Canal scheme?
(a) He is angry and refuses to answer her.
(b) He believes the Commission was misinformed.
(c) He simply changed his mind.
(d) He has received proof that the Commission is wrong.

3. What does Mrs. Cheveley say modern women don't understand?
(a) The value of education.
(b) Good manners.
(c) Their husbands.
(d) Money.

4. What is Lady Chiltern's first name?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Mildred.
(c) Mary.
(d) Gertrude.

5. Fill in the blank. Lady Chiltern says, "We women worship when we love; and when we lose our worship, we lose ________."
(a) Everything
(b) Love.
(c) Our minds.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Lady Markby and Mrs. Cheveley say they've come to call on Mrs. Chiltern in Act 2, Part 2?

2. What does Lord Goring say he gets rid of as soon as possible?

3. Why can't Goring stay longer at the Chiltern's in Act 1, Part 3?

4. For what reason does Mrs. Cheveley say she returned to London in Act 1, Part 1?

5. Why does Goring say he loves to talk about nothing?

(see the answer key)

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