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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Algernon describe Lane at the end of the First Act?
(a) A prig
(b) A modern stoic
(c) A pessimist
(d) A rube

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

3. With what Duchess does Lady Bracknell share a list of eligible English bachelors?
(a) Bolton
(b) Marlborough
(c) Kent
(d) York

4. What most attracts Gwendolyn to "Ernest"?
(a) His name
(b) His wit
(c) His eyes
(d) His money

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Bracknell's first question for Jack?

2. Where in Victoria Station was the handbag with Jack in it discovered?

3. In reality, what it is the relationship between Cecily and Jack?

4. On what day is Jack leaving town?

5. Who is growing too attached to Ernest, in Jack's opinion?

(see the answer key)

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