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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lady Windemere has always thought her mother:

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

3. What is Augustus' reaction to Mrs. Erlynne's presence in Lord Darlington's rooms?

4. What makes the men think Darlington has a woman in his rooms?

5. Cecil Graham claims that Augustus cannot talk about anything but:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you discuss the significance of Lady Erlynne's "explanations" to:

1) the development of her character, 2) her relationship with Augustus, or 3) her relationship with her daughter over the course of the play.

Essay Topic 2

Consider what Wilde's characters reveal about society and its hypocrisy in Lady Windemere's Fan. Then write an essay in which you:

1) Identify any three acts of hypocrisy in the play, and connect them to societal norms or expectations, 2) Explore society's apparent attitude toward hypocrisy in the play, and compare it to society's hypocrisy now, or 3) Explain Wilde's emphasis on hypocrisy in the play, and determine how it contributes to his theme.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the role of parenting in the play. Write an essay in which you:

1) Compare and contrast Lady Erlynne to the Duchess of Berwick in their roles as mothers.

OR

2) Evaluate the efficacy of any parent in the play.

OR

3) Consider Wilde's attitude toward the importance of parenting as it is developed throughout the play.

Use examples from the text to support your argument.

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