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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says Lord Goring isn't good enough for Mabel?

2. At the end of Act 2, what does Mrs. Cheveley tell Lady Chiltern about Sir Robert?

3. What does Goring say makes marriage such a hopeless, one-sided institution?

4. Who does Goring say Mrs. Cheveley stole the brooch from?

5. According to Caversham, what does <i>The Times</i> say about Robert following his speech?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Lady Chiltern's letter to Goring is worded in a very unclear manner. Why did Wilde word the letter in such a way? What effect does the letter have on the plot?

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