Lady Windermere's Fan | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1

1. Where does Act 1 take place?

In the morning room of Lord Windemere's house.

2. Who is Lady Windemere's first caller?

Lord Darlington.

3. What detail does Lady Windemere point out about the fan that is her birthday present?

It has her name on it.

4. When Lord Darlington learns it is Lady Windemere's birthday, he says:

He would have covered the whole street with flowers for her.

5. Why does Lady Windemere claim to be upset with Lord Darlington?

He annoys her by paying her elaborate compliments.

6. Confronted by Lady Windemere, Lord Darlington claims:

He pays her compliments because they are all he can afford.

7. Lady Windemere says she believes:

Lord Darlington pretends to be a "bad" man.

8. Lord Darlington claims be pretends to be bad because if you pretend to be good:

The world takes you very seriously.