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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What secret does Mrs. Cheveley know about Sir Robert?
(a) He was once poor.
(b) The real origin of his wealth.
(c) He had an affair.
(d) He has an illegitimate child.

2. According to Lady Markby, what is fashionable in marriage nowadays?
(a) For people to wait until they are older to marry.
(b) For people never to marry.
(c) For people to stay together for a long time.
(d) For people to marry as often as they can.

3. In Act 1, Part 1, what is needed at the embassy to prevent the ambassador from being recalled?
(a) Good security.
(b) Proper manners.
(c) A proper invitation.
(d) A good chef.

4. During Act 1, Part 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley say we all must do sooner or later?
(a) Pay for what we do.
(b) Die.
(c) Marry.
(d) Get older.

5. Where does Mrs. Cheveley say she got the letter containing the secret about Sir Robert?
(a) From Baron Arnheim.
(b) From Goring.
(c) From Sir Robert's desk.
(d) From Sir Robert's mailbox.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Cheveley say she stays young and beautiful?

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

3. What does Mrs. Cheveley want Sir Robert to say about the Argentine Canal project?

4. Where does Lady Chiltern say she and Mrs. Cheveley have met before?

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

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