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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Cheveley say one should never give a woman?

2. What does Goring say only dull people ever get into?

3. How does Goring reply when Caversham asks why he doesn't try to do something useful in life?

4. Why does Goring say Mrs. Cheveley knows nothing about love?

5. Who does Mrs. Cheveley say she hates now more than ever in Act 3, 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

Wilde is a master of using little details that initially seem insignificant to make important points. Name three instances in which he uses small details to make a point. Identify each detail and discuss what Wilde uses the detail to say.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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