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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mrs. Erlynne going?

2. What made Cecil Graham admire Mrs. Erlynne?

3. Mrs. Erlynne claims that her purpose in coming to Lord Darlington's house is:

4. Why does Lady Windemere initially reject Mrs. Erlynne's advice?

5. What does Lady Windemere threaten?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the role of Lady Windemere's Fan in the play. Write an essay in which you:

1) Discuss the significance of the fan to the development of plot in the play.

OR

2) Discuss the significance of the fan to the development of theme in the play.

OR

3) Discuss the significance of the fan to the relationship between Lady Windemere and Mrs. Erlynne.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the motif of loyalty explored in the play. Write an essay in which you:

1) Define at least three characters as loyal or disloyal, 2) Explore Wilde's message about loyalty in the play, or 3) Explore one character's actions and describe them as either loyal or disloyal.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the nature of relationships in Wilde's play. Consider one of the following topics:

1) How do current couples compare in behavior and expectation to the couples in Wilde's play?

OR

2) Have marriage relationships and expectations changed since Wilde's play was first published? Why or Why not?

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3) How does the play reflect "present" attitudes about relationships between men and women in general?

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