The Importance of Being Earnest | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Act 1

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

2. Why do servants steal more champagne in the houses of bachelors?

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

4. According to Algernon, what do the lower classes lack a sense of?

5. Where does "Ernest" have a country house?

6. What does Algernon find decidedly unromantic?

7. According to Algernon, what is the essence of romance?

8. How many of the cucumber sandwiches does Algernon eat?

9. What item did Jack leave in Algernon's house the last time he called?

10. In what town does the First Act take place?

11. In Act I, what relation does Jack claim...
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