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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About whom has Algernon - as Ernest - been talking to Cecily?
(a) Jack
(b) Bunbury
(c) Lady Bracknell
(d) Miss Prism

2. How often does does Algernon suggest one should check on one's relations?
(a) Once a week
(b) Daily
(c) Once a season
(d) Once a month

3. Where does Cecily tell Algernon he is being sent?
(a) India
(b) Manchuria
(c) Belaruse
(d) Australia

4. What does Lane present to Algernon while Jack sees Gwendolen out?
(a) Cigarettes
(b) Sandwiches
(c) Bills
(d) Apertifs

5. What does Lady Bracknell describe as a "delicate exotic fruit?"
(a) Love
(b) Ignorance
(c) Her daughter
(d) Social bearing

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Cecily use to describe the name Algernon?

2. Why does Mr. Thomas Cardew give baby Jack the surname Worthing?

3. What does Gwendolyn's brother ask all of his girlfriends?

4. Immediately after proposing to Cecily, who does Algernon seek out?

5. In terms of playing music, what is Algernon's forte?

(see the answer key)

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