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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who says, "As a rule, everybody turns out to be somebody else"?
(a) Goring.
(b) Lady Chiltern.
(c) Mabel.
(d) Lady Markby.

3. What does Sir Robert offer Mrs. Cheveley in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) A high position in London society.
(b) A brooch.
(c) A good word to Goring.
(d) Any sum of money she wants.

4. What reason does Sir Robert give Goring for being unable to tell his wife about being blackmailed?
(a) She'll die of heartbreak.
(b) He would have lost her love.
(c) She won't believe him.
(d) She'll tell the police.

5. According to Mabel, what is London society comprised of?
(a) Beautiful geniuses.
(b) Brilliant idiots and beautiful lunatics.
(c) Boring socialites.
(d) Beautiful idiots and brilliant lunatics.

6. In Act 2, Part 1, what event does Goring tell Sir Robert he'll be attending that evening?
(a) The Queen's Ball.
(b) A poker game.
(c) The Bachelor's Ball.
(d) A political rally.

7. According to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3, what is Sir Robert not a man to do?
(a) Lie to his wife.
(b) Ruin a lady's reputation.
(c) Continue in public life.
(d) Do anything dishonorable.

8. According to Lady Markby, what's better than light intellectual pressure?
(a) Politics.
(b) Anything.
(c) A good kiss.
(d) Needlepoint.

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

10. How does Sir Robert reply to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3 when she asks about his change of view on the report from the Commission regarding the Argentine Canal scheme?
(a) He simply changed his mind.
(b) He is angry and refuses to answer her.
(c) He believes the Commission was misinformed.
(d) He has received proof that the Commission is wrong.

11. Who does Mrs. Cheveley tell Sir Robert advised her to invest in the Argentine Canal Company?
(a) Baron Arnheim.
(b) Lady Chiltern.
(c) Her father.
(d) Goring.

12. In Act 1, Part 2, who says, "I like tedious, practical subjects. What I don't like are tedious, practical people"?
(a) Sir Robert.
(b) Goring.
(c) Lord Caversham.
(d) Mrs. Cheveley.

13. What is the message in the letter that Mrs. Cheveley plans to blackmail Sir Robert with?
(a) It says Sir Robert fixed his election.
(b) It says Sir Robert cheated on his college exams.
(c) It says to buy Suez Canal shares.
(d) It says Sir Robert had an affair with Mrs. Cheveley.

14. How does Mrs. Cheveley say she stays young and beautiful?
(a) By using lots of moisturizer.
(b) By avoiding dull parties.
(c) By marrying wealthy men.
(d) By talking to perfectly charming people.

15. According to Mrs. Cheveley, what do Englishmen always get after a good meal?
(a) A cup of tea.
(b) Romantic.
(c) A good cigar.
(d) Sleepy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Lady Chiltern say it's been since she and Vicomte De Nanjac last saw each other?

2. What does Mrs. Cheveley want Sir Robert to say about the Argentine Canal project?

3. Why does Mrs. Cheveley say science cannot grapple with the problem of women?

4. What does Sir Robert say that sooner or later one must do in political life?

5. Which character says she's a little too old now to trouble about setting a good example?

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