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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often does does Algernon suggest one should check on one's relations?
(a) Once a season
(b) Daily
(c) Once a week
(d) Once a month

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

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

4. According to Algernon, what do the lower classes lack a sense of?
(a) Moral responsibility
(b) Respect for their betters
(c) Duty to country
(d) History

5. On what topic does Gwendolyn ask Jack to refrain from speaking?
(a) Love
(b) Horses
(c) Weather
(d) Politics

Short Answer Questions

1. What item did Jack leave in Algernon's house the last time he called?

2. At what age does Gwendolyn say she lost the respect of her mother?

3. What does Jack offer to present to Lady Bracknell in lieu of his parentage?

4. In what county is Jack's country house?

5. What does Lane present to Algernon while Jack sees Gwendolen out?

(see the answer key)

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