An Ideal Husband (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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Where did Wilde develop ideas for 'An Ideal Husband' in summer 1893?
Where did Wilde develop ideas for 'An Ideal Husband' in summer 1893?
Goring-on-Thames
On what date did 'An Ideal Husband' open?
On what date did 'An Ideal Husband' open?
3 January 1895
Why is 'An Ideal Husband' labeled a 'social comedy'?
Why is 'An Ideal Husband' labeled a 'social comedy'?
Commentary on morality, politics, gender
How did George Bernard Shaw rate 'An Ideal Husband'?
How did George Bernard Shaw rate 'An Ideal Husband'?
Superior to 'The Importance of Earnest'
When did London University begin admitting women?
When did London University begin admitting women?
1878
What did Victorian 'separate spheres' ideology define?
What did Victorian 'separate spheres' ideology define?
Men public, women domestic roles
How long is the Suez Canal?
How long is the Suez Canal?
Over 100 miles
What is an epigram designed to do?
What is an epigram designed to do?
Surprise, delight and provoke
What principle did aestheticism favor?
What principle did aestheticism favor?
Art for art's sake
What does Sir Robert do instead of conventional retirement?
What does Sir Robert do instead of conventional retirement?
Takes more prominent govt position