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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act 3 take place?

2. What is the truth about Mrs. Erlynne?

3. Dumby asks Augustus about Mrs. Erlynne's:

4. What name do Lady Windemere and Mrs. Erlynne share?

5. Why does Darlington say he is not one of Mrs. Erlynne's admirers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What gender roles are apparent in Wilde's play? Write an essay in which you explore:

1) Typical roles for women as they appear in the play, 2) Typical roles for men in the play, or 3) Typical expectations for married couples' behavior in the play.

Essay Topic 2

Wilde's play includes many supporting characters. Write an essay in which you:

1) Explain the significance of any supporting character to the development of Wilde's theme.

OR

2) Rank three supporting characters in order of their relevance to plot development.

OR

3) Explore the characterization of Cecil Graham, Lord Augustus, or Lady Plymdale, and explain the contribution the character makes to the events of the play.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the role gossip plays in the development of plot in Lady Windemere's Fan. Then write an essay in which you:

1) Discuss the significance of gossip to the events of the four acts, 2) Explore Wilde's message about gossip, referring to specific incidents in the play, or 3) Identify three examples of gossip in the play that directly relate to the development of the plot.

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