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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 Goring say it's a good thing for most of us that life is not?
(a) Fair.
(b) Short.
(c) Easy.
(d) Long.

2. What is Sir Robert's initial response to Mrs. Cheveley's request concerning his speech?
(a) He is very excited.
(b) He agrees.
(c) He refuses.
(d) He asks her to come watch him speak.

3. Which character says she's a little too old now to trouble about setting a good example?
(a) Mabel.
(b) Lady Chiltern.
(c) Mrs. Cheveley.
(d) Lady Markby.

4. According to Lady Chiltern, what is the only way that people should be judged?
(a) By their economic status.
(b) By their intellect.
(c) By their social connections.
(d) By their past.

5. Who puts the lights out at the end of Act 1?
(a) Sir Robert.
(b) Lady Chiltern.
(c) Mason.
(d) Goring.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Marchmont, who throws tedious parties?

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

3. Why does Mabel say she dislikes pearls?

4. Where does Mrs. Cheveley say she got the letter containing the secret about Sir Robert?

5. What does Sir Robert offer Mrs. Cheveley in Act 1, Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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