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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how much money does "Ernest" owe the Savoy?
(a) 700 pounds
(b) 200 pounds
(c) 1000 pounds
(d) 500 pounds

2. Who are the most interesting people, according to Algernon?
(a) Those who choose not to speak
(b) Those with a willingness to lend money
(c) Those you haven't met
(d) Those who enjoy your present

3. Why do servants steal more champagne in the houses of bachelors?
(a) There is less to do
(b) The servants are never as drunk as their masters
(c) The men are less observant
(d) The wine is better

4. According to Lady Bracknell, how with Gwendolyn know when she is engaged?
(a) Hell will have frozen
(b) It will be in the papers
(c) She will be wearing a veil
(d) Lady Bracknell will inform her

5. What service does Lady Bracknell require of Algernon on Saturday?
(a) He must rearrange her furniture
(b) He must arrange her music
(c) They must attend a French farce together
(d) He must tend to her shrubbery

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Bracknell describe as a "delicate exotic fruit?"

2. What does Cecily pay no attention to, according to Jack?

3. What type of sandwich does Algernon take from Lane?

4. What participle does Jack inadvertently substitute for "married" when he attempts to say "We must get married at once"?

5. To whom does Jack let his town house much of the year?

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