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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of these is not a description of the handbag in which Jack was found?
(a) It had handles
(b) It was torn at the side
(c) It was black
(d) It was leather

3. According to Lady Bracknell, how with Gwendolyn know when she is engaged?
(a) She will be wearing a veil
(b) Lady Bracknell will inform her
(c) It will be in the papers
(d) Hell will have frozen

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

5. What has Gwendolyn asked Lady Bracknell to refrain from?
(a) Berating the servants publicly
(b) Abruptly reentering rooms
(c) Quoting scripture
(d) Pocketing silverware

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How old is Cecily?

5. According to Lady Bracknell, what two things rarely go together?

(see the answer key)

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