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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how much money does "Ernest" owe the Savoy?
(a) 700 pounds
(b) 1000 pounds
(c) 500 pounds
(d) 200 pounds

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

3. On what day is Jack leaving town?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Sunday
(d) Wednesday

4. Who is Cecily's governess?
(a) She has none
(b) Miss Prism
(c) Gwendolyn
(d) Lady Bracknell

5. Which of the following is not a condition that Jack and Algernon consider to kill Ernest?
(a) Scurvy
(b) Influenza
(c) A slight chill
(d) Apoplexy

Short Answer Questions

1. What service does Lady Bracknell require of Algernon on Saturday?

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

3. What is the only thing that allows Algernon to put up with his relatives?

4. What does Cecily pay no attention to, according to Jack?

5. What has Gwendolyn asked Lady Bracknell to refrain from?

(see the answer key)

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