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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Act 3, Part 1, what event does Sir Robert say begins at eleven?
2. What does Sir Robert tell Lady Chiltern was her mistake after she learns his secret?
3. Why doesn't Mabel like geniuses?
4. In Act 3, Part 2, what does Goring say is a dangerous thing?
5. Why doesn't Goring like the name Laura?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
An Ideal Husband is certainly a commentary on ambition and how our ambitions can affect our lives. Where do we see ambition in the play and what effect does it have on the characters and the plot?
Essay Topic 2
Although Goring frequently provides the comic relief in this play, he also speaks very wise truths at various points in the play. At which points does Goring show wisdom? What does he say? Do the characters he is speaking to recognize his wisdom? Provide evidence from the play to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Where does Wilde use symbolism in An Ideal Husband? What does/do the symbol(s) represent? Provide examples to support your answer.
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