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An Ideal Husband | Quiz

Oscar Wilde
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An Ideal Husband | Quiz

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1)

What does Sir Robert say that sooner or later one must do in political life? (from Act 1, Part 3)

Lose an election.
Lie.
Retire.
Compromise.
2)

What does Goring say is of larger value than a woman's life? (from Act 4, Part 2)

A man's career.
A man's life.
Love.
Wealth.
3)

When does Act 2 take place? (from Act 2, Part 1)

Mid morning on the day after the Chiltern's party.
Three months after the Chiltern's party
The evening after the Chiltern's party.
At Christmas time.
4)

Why does Lady Chiltern say she'll always love Sir Robert in Act 1, Part 3? (from Act 1, Part 3)

He's her husband.
He will never make a mistake.
He is successful.
He will always be worthy of love.
5)

What does Sir Robert say this century worships? (from Act 2, Part 1)

Social standing.
An unfair God.
Wealth.
Power.
6)

What is Tommy Trafford's occupation? (from Act 2, Part 2)

He is a doctor.
He is Sir Robert's secretary.
He doesn't have a job.
He's a student.
7)

What does Goring say is the risk if Lady Chiltern allows Sir Robert to retire? (from Act 4, Part 2)

She risks losing her wealth.
She risks losing everything.
She risks losing her social standing.
She risks losing Sir Robert's love.
8)

How does Lord Caversham react when he learns that Sir Robert has decided to accept the cabinet position? (from Act 4, Part 2)

He is confused.
He is angry.
He is glad to hear it.
He is jealous.
9)

Who does Mabel say is the most ornamental person in London? (from Act 2, Part 2)

Goring.
Mrs. Cheveley.
Lady Chiltern.
Herself.
10)

In Act 2, Part 1, what does Goring tell Sir Robert he should have done with Lady Chiltern? (from Act 2, Part 1)

Distract her with a gift.
Lie to her.
Tell her everything.
Divorce her.
11)

Who does Mrs. Cheveley say she hates now more than ever in Act 3, Part 2? (from Act 3, Part 2)

Sir Robert.
Baron Arnheim.
Goring.
Lady Chiltern.
12)

Who does Mrs. Cheveley say talks more and says less than anybody she's ever met? (from Act 2, Part 2)

Lady Markby.
Mabel.
Goring.
Lady Chiltern.
13)

What does Sir Robert say he had the double misfortune of being born? (from Act 2, Part 1)

Rich and stupid.
Well born and poor.
Ugly and poor.
Into a royal family.
14)

Why does Goring say he didn't propose to Mabel sooner? (from Act 4, Part 1)

He was afraid of being refused.
He never got the chance.
He didn't realize he is in love with her.
He wasn't ready.
15)

Who puts the lights out at the end of Act 1? (from Act 1, Part 3)

Lady Chiltern.
Sir Robert.
Goring.
Mason.
16)

Why does Mrs. Cheveley come to visit Goring at his home? (from Act 3, Part 2)

To offer conditions for the return of Sir Robert's letter.
To sell him Sir Robert's letter for a sum of 10,000 pounds.
To profess her undying love.
To beg his forgiveness.
17)

According to Mabel, what does a man say to a girl before he marries her and never after? (from Act 4, Part 1)

Please be serious.
Tell me how you feel.
I love you.
What is your opinion?
18)

Why does Sir Robert say spies are of no use nowadays? (from Act 3, Part 1)

No one has any secrets.
They cost too much.
The newspapers do their work instead.
They are too lazy to work.
19)

In Act 4, Part 2, what habit does Goring say Caversham has? (from Act 4, Part 2)

Speaking his mind.
Turning up at the wrong moment.
Biting his fingernails.
Clearing his throat.
20)

What does Lady Chiltern tell Sir Robert that changes his mind about Goring's suitability for Mabel? (from Act 4, Part 2)

That Goring does love Mabel.
That Goring thought it was her in his drawing room.
That Mabel loves Goring with all her heart.
That Goring is a loyal friend.
21)

What does Mabel tell Lady Chiltern is very unbecoming on Goring? (from Act 2, Part 2)

Greed.
Foolishness.
Foul language.
Seriousness.
22)

When Sir Robert leaves Goring's, whom does Goring think Sir Robert was talking about? (from Act 3, Part 1)

Lady Chiltern.
Mabel.
Lady Markby.
Mrs. Cheveley.
23)

Why does Lady Markby want Sir John to be sent to the Upper House? (from Act 2, Part 2)

She can't stand to be with him.
It's more prestigious.
He won't take an interest in politics.
He'll make more money.
24)

Why doesn't Goring like the name Laura? (from Act 3, Part 2)

Because it's an ugly name.
Because it is his mother's name.
Because it's Mrs. Cheveley's first name and he used to adore it.
Because he can never spell it correctly.
25)

According to Lady Chiltern in Act 1, Part 3, what is Sir Robert not a man to do? (from Act 1, Part 3)

Do anything dishonorable.
Ruin a lady's reputation.
Continue in public life.
Lie to his wife.
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