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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom has Gwendolen already contacted about her betrothal to Ernest?
(a) The Morning Post
(b) Westminster Cathedral
(c) The Census Bureau
(d) Her father

2. How many pounds does Ernest owe the Savoy?
(a) 1,084
(b) 255
(c) 762
(d) 1,560

3. What does Algernon find decidedly unromantic?
(a) A Proposal
(b) A Cucumber Sandwich
(c) A Waltz
(d) Champagne

4. What tactic do Cecily and Gwendolen decide to enact with their suitors?
(a) Hystrionic tears
(b) Coordinated rudeness
(c) Subtle coquetry
(d) Dignified silence

5. According to Lady Bracknell, what two things rarely go together?
(a) Making love and making peace
(b) Knowing much and knowing self
(c) Behaving well and feeling well
(d) Having much and owing little

Short Answer Questions

1. As Cecily and Gwendolen attempt to speak at the same time, who beats time to cue them?

2. According to Lady Bracknell, what should never occur in family of high society?

3. About how much money does "Ernest" owe the Savoy?

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

5. Which is not a text that character's look through to find Jack's real name?

(see the answer key)

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