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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what meeting does Lady Chiltern return from in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) The Lady's Aid Society meeting.
(b) The Women's Liberal Association meeting.
(c) A church meeting.
(d) The library board meeting.

2. According to Caversham, what does <i>The Times</i> say about Robert following his speech?
(a) He's obviously misinformed.
(b) He represents what's best in English public life.
(c) He's a cad.
(d) He should be thrown out of office.

3. According to Goring, life can't be understood and lived without what?
(a) Charity.
(b) Power.
(c) Money.
(d) Love.

4. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Mabel say about Mrs. Cheveley after she leaves?
(a) She has beautiful clothes.
(b) She is a lovely woman.
(c) She is very intelligent.
(d) She is a horrid woman.

5. Why does Mabel say she dislikes pearls?
(a) Only old ladies wear pearls.
(b) They have no color.
(c) They make one look so plain, good, and intellectual.
(d) They're not as expensive as diamonds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mabel want Lady Chiltern to talk to Tommy Trafford?

2. Why does Goring say he didn't propose to Mabel sooner?

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

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

5. What does Mabel tell Lady Chiltern is very unbecoming on Goring?

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