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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. Why does Mrs. Cheveley say science cannot grapple with the problem of women?
(a) Science is a man's field.
(b) Women are too complicated.
(c) Science can never grapple with the irrational.
(d) Only God can explain women.

2. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say will have the loathsome joy of dragging Sir Robert down in the mud and mire?
(a) Baron Arnheim.
(b) The English newspapers.
(c) The English parliament.
(d) Lady Chiltern.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sir Robert tell Mrs. Cheveley he thinks of the Argentine Canal Company when she first brings it up?

3. What is the message in the letter that Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?

4. If Sir Robert meets Mrs. Cheveley's demands, what will she give him with the prettiest thanks?

5. In Act 1, Part 1, why does Lord Caversham call Goring a good-for-nothing?

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