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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Robert say this century worships?
(a) Wealth.
(b) An unfair God.
(c) Power.
(d) Social standing.

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

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

4. What does Sir Robert say that sooner or later one must do in political life?
(a) Retire.
(b) Lose an election.
(c) Lie.
(d) Compromise.

5. 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) Lie to her.
(c) Tell her everything.
(d) Divorce her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what do Englishmen always get after a good meal?

3. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what was considered excessively vulgar and middle class in the old days?

4. What reason does Mrs. Cheveley give Sir Robert for not giving him time to consider her offer?

5. According to Mabel, what is London society comprised of?

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