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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Algernon enjoying at the end of the Act?
(a) A whiskey and a sanwich
(b) A coffee and a biscuit
(c) A tea and a song
(d) A sherry and a cigarette

3. What relation is not popular at the present time?
(a) Fathers
(b) Aunts
(c) Brothers
(d) Mothers

4. What adjective does Lady Bracknell use to describe Algernon's association with the invalid "Bunbury"?
(a) Foolish
(b) Christian
(c) Frivolous
(d) Morbid

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. On what topic does Gwendolyn ask Jack to refrain from speaking?

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

5. In Act I, what relation does Jack claim to Cecily?

(see the answer key)

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