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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do servants steal more champagne in the houses of bachelors?
(a) The men are less observant
(b) The wine is better
(c) The servants are never as drunk as their masters
(d) There is less to do

2. What item does Gwendolen take with her as she leaves?
(a) The trivet
(b) The cigarette holder
(c) The railway guide
(d) The bell

3. At what age does Gwendolyn say she lost the respect of her mother?
(a) Twenty-five
(b) Ten
(c) Eighteen
(d) Three

4. What participle does Jack inadvertently substitute for "married" when he attempts to say "We must get married at once"?
(a) Buried
(b) Plastered
(c) Christened
(d) Stationed

5. What does Cecily pay no attention to, according to Jack?
(a) Her lessons
(b) His warnings
(c) Her spending
(d) The advances of boys

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Cecily?

3. What does Lady Bracknell describe as a "delicate exotic fruit?"

4. How does Lady Bracknell feel about Jack's having lost both of his parents?

5. Where does Algernon suggest dining instead of the Savoy?

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