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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lord Goring prefer pluck over genius?
(a) Geniuses are boring.
(b) People with pluck are more successful.
(c) It's not as common as genius is.
(d) He's a plucky person.

2. Sir Robert thinks Lady Chiltern might have been kinder to him if they had done what?
(a) Never married.
(b) Moved to the country.
(c) Gone on a long vacation.
(d) Had children.

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

4. What does Sir Robert tell Lady Chiltern was her mistake after she learns his secret?
(a) To think he was without faults.
(b) To marry him.
(c) To love him.
(d) To expect him to remain a politician.

5. What is Tommy Trafford's occupation?
(a) He is Sir Robert's secretary.
(b) He's a student.
(c) He doesn't have a job.
(d) He is a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the letter Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?

2. What does Caversham say aren't fashionable anymore?

3. In Act 3, Part 2, what does Goring say is a dangerous thing?

4. In Act 1, Part 2, who says, "I like tedious, practical subjects. What I don't like are tedious, practical people"?

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

(see the answer key)

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