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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what season does Mrs. Cheveley say people are either hunting for husbands or hiding from them?
(a) The London season.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) The holiday season.

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

3. Why does Goring say he loves to talk about nothing?
(a) Ladies love to talk about nothing, and he loves ladies.
(b) It's the only thing he knows anything about.
(c) It's the only thing his friends know anything about.
(d) He doesn't like serious conversations.

4. According to Lady Markby, what about Sir John has become unbearable?
(a) His weight.
(b) His drinking.
(c) His temper.
(d) His constant talking.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Mrs. Cheveley tell Sir Robert advised her to invest in the Argentine Canal Company?

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

4. In Act 1, Part 3, what does Goring call the item Mabel finds?

5. What does Lord Goring say he gets rid of as soon as possible?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sir Robert do after Mrs. Cheveley brings up Baron Arnheim that shows he is uncomfortable with the whole conversation?

2. What does Goring say is the difference between mothers and fathers?

3. Why does Sir Robert become angry with Goring in Act 3, Part 1?

4. Why is Mrs. Cheveley so interested in the success or failure of the Argentine Canal?

5. In Act 2, Part 2, what error does Sir Robert say all women make?

6. Why does Sir Robert say it was so important to him to achieve success when he was young?

7. What is Goring frustrated about as Act 4 opens?

8. What condition does Mrs. Cheveley set for her giving Sir Robert's letter to Goring?

9. How does Lady Chiltern feel when she first learns that Sir Robert sold a cabinet secret?

10. What characteristic does Goring say Sir Robert's denunciation of the Argentine Canal scheme show?

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