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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the sound after Virginia leaves with the ghost signify?

2. What does the ghost stop doing after his Friday plan fails?

3. Where is the first place outside of his property that Mr. Otis looks for Virginia?

4. What is Virginia holding when she is found?

5. Who is sent to find Virginia when she is gone longer than expected?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Training and education are topics of discussion in this book. Where do these topics appear in this book? What affect do they have on the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

The pursuit of happiness is a common theme found in this book. What parts of the plot embodied this theme? How does that pursuit affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Symbolism is a very prevalent literary device used by Oscar Wilde. What are some of these symbols? How does their presence affect the course of the plot?

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