Plot Summary (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What did Sir Robert sell to Baron Arnheim that built his fortune?
What did Sir Robert sell to Baron Arnheim that built his fortune?
A Cabinet secret about Suez Canal stocks
What does Mrs. Cheveley demand from Sir Robert in exchange for her silence?
What does Mrs. Cheveley demand from Sir Robert in exchange for her silence?
Support for a fraudulent Argentine canal
How is Lord Goring described in the play?
How is Lord Goring described in the play?
A dandified bachelor and voice of reason
What past relationship existed between Lord Goring and Mrs. Cheveley?
What past relationship existed between Lord Goring and Mrs. Cheveley?
They were once engaged
What is significant about the diamond brooch discovered in Act I?
What is significant about the diamond brooch discovered in Act I?
Goring gave it; Mrs. Cheveley stole it
Why is Lady Chiltern's letter to Lord Goring potentially compromising?
Why is Lady Chiltern's letter to Lord Goring potentially compromising?
Written on pink paper, could seem romantic
How does Lord Goring force Mrs. Cheveley to surrender Sir Robert's letter?
How does Lord Goring force Mrs. Cheveley to surrender Sir Robert's letter?
Locks brooch on her wrist, threatens arrest
How does Sir Robert misinterpret Lady Chiltern's letter in Act IV?
How does Sir Robert misinterpret Lady Chiltern's letter in Act IV?
Reads it as forgiveness to him, not help
What does the play suggest about Lady Chiltern's 'ideal husband' concept?
What does the play suggest about Lady Chiltern's 'ideal husband' concept?
It's unrealistic & destructive to happiness
How are conflicts resolved by the end of Act IV?
How are conflicts resolved by the end of Act IV?
All resolved: career saved, marriage restored