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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Goring reply when Caversham asks why he doesn't try to do something useful in life?
2. How does Goring describe his proposal to Mabel?
3. When Sir Robert leaves Goring's, whom does Goring think Sir Robert was talking about?
4. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say she hates now more than ever in Act 3, Part 2?
5. Why do Lady Markby and Mrs. Cheveley say they've come to call on Mrs. Chiltern in Act 2, Part 2?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Wilde takes several jabs at politicians and the political world in this play. What can we infer about Wilde's own political opinions from this play? How does he feel about politicians and politics in general? Provide evidence from the play to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
The climax of the play wraps up a number of misconceptions that occur during the course of the play. List and discuss at least three of the misconceptions, who is affected by them, and how they are resolved.
Essay Topic 3
Wilde almost certainly has an opinion about the ideals people try to hold each other to. What do you think his opinion is on this topic? Why do you believe this? Provide examples from the play to support your answer.
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