The Importance of Being Earnest Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1

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

Sentiment

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

The wine is better

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

Cucumber

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

Moral responsibility

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

Shropshire

6. What does Algernon find decidedly unromantic?

A Proposal

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

Uncertainty

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

All of them

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

A cigarette case

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

London

11. In Act I, what relation does Jack claim to Cecily?

She is his aunt

12. In reality, what it is the relationship...
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