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

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

3. In Act 2, Part 1, what does Goring tell Sir Robert he should have done with Lady Chiltern?
(a) Distract her with a gift.
(b) Tell her everything.
(c) Divorce her.
(d) Lie to her.

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

5. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what was considered excessively vulgar and middle class in the old days?
(a) To attend social gatherings.
(b) To marry for love.
(c) To pretend to be a bit better than one's neighbors.
(d) To marry for money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Sir Robert leaves Lady Chiltern and Lord Goring in Act 2, what subject does Lady Chiltern want to discuss with Goring?

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

4. Why does Mrs. Cheveley say science cannot grapple with the problem of women?

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

(see the answer key)

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