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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item did Jack leave in Algernon's house the last time he called?
(a) A cigarette case
(b) A book
(c) His hat
(d) An engagement ring

2. How does Lady Bracknell feel about Jack's having lost both of his parents?
(a) It is careless
(b) It is tragic
(c) It is inconsequential
(d) It is unfortunate

3. According to Algernon, what is the essence of romance?
(a) Passion
(b) Uncertainty
(c) Consistency
(d) Fidelity

4. What is Cecily's justification that she should not have to learn German?
(a) There is no profit in learning German
(b) German is a boorish language
(c) Germany has done nothing for Britain
(d) Germany is overpopulated

5. What aspect of humanity is Jack sick of?
(a) Bohemianism
(b) Bigotry
(c) Cleverness
(d) Profligacy

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cecily tell Algernon he is being sent?

2. What minor character defames the German language at the beginning of the Act?

3. What does Jack plan to do in the near future?

4. Why is Miss Prism concerned by Chasuble's being in the vestry?

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

(see the answer key)

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