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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jack neglect to tell Gwendolen about the existence of Cecily?
(a) He would have to reveal his true name
(b) He cannot explain their relationship
(c) He fears she would be jealous
(d) She has not asked

2. What gesture does Miss Prism have at address from Lady Bracknell?
(a) Fleeing
(b) Dropping to her knees
(c) Bowing her head
(d) Waving

3. Immediately after proposing to Cecily, who does Algernon seek out?
(a) Chasuble
(b) Miss Prism
(c) Lady Bracknell
(d) Jack

4. How did Lady Bracknell learn of Gwendolen's intention to come to Jack's manor house?
(a) She read Gwendolen's diary
(b) She intercepted Gwendolen's mail
(c) She found Jack's address written on a scrap of paper
(d) She paid off her maid

5. What does Miss Prism instruct Cecily to read while she is gone?
(a) Geometic Theory
(b) Verb Conjugation
(c) Political Economy
(d) German History

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chasuble claim was the reference in his unintentionally romantic comment to Miss Prism?

2. Which of the following is not a defining feature of the handbag mentioned by Miss Prism

3. What reasoning does Miss Prism initially give Jack that she cannot be his mother?

4. Which of these is not a suggestion that Algernon makes as to what they should do after dinner?

5. What vulgar people does Algernon suggest bandy about there business in cocktail parties?

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