9. What is the result of the cheiromantist's death? a. Lord Arthur is now free from his fate and will no longer need to fulfill the cheiromantist's
prophecies.
b. Sybil realizes the connection between his death and Lord Arthur's sudden decision to marry
her.
c. The police search for the criminal that has thrown him into the river, so Lord Arthur decides to
hide.
d. Because Lord Arthur believes he has murdered someone, he now feels free to marry Sybil.
10. How do Lord Arthur and Lady Windermere view cheiromancy at the end of the story?
a. Lord Arthur blames it for all of his problems, but Lady Windemere thinks it brings good
fortune.
b. Lord Arthur credits it for bringing him Sybil, but Lady Windemere thinks it is foolish.
C. They both wish they never had their fortunes read by Mr. Podgers.
d. They both mourn the death of Mr. Podgers and wish to get their fortunes read again.
11. Which of the following best represents a theme of the text?
a. At its core mankind is essentially moral and incapable of evil.
b. People will do crazy things for love.
c. The only kind of true prophecy is a self-fulfilling one.
d. Only a small percentage of psychics are fake.
12. Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Question 11?
a. "Actors are so fortunate. They can choose whether they will appear in tragedy or in comedy,
whether they will suffer or make merry, laugh or shed tears. But in real life it is different. Most
men and women are forced to perform parts for which they have no qualifications." (
Paragraph 68)
b. "Never had life seemed lovelier to him, never had the things of evil seemed more remote."
Paragraph 100)
C. "he recognized none the less clearly where his duty lay, and was fully conscious of the fact
that he had no right to marry until he had committed the murder." ( Paragraph 103)
d. "Do you remember that horrid Mr. Podgers? He was a dreadful impostor." (Paragraph 203)