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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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

3. Why does Jack neglect to tell Gwendolen about the existence of Cecily?
(a) He fears she would be jealous
(b) She has not asked
(c) He would have to reveal his true name
(d) He cannot explain their relationship

4. Why does Mr. Thomas Cardew give baby Jack the surname Worthing?
(a) It was the first word that came to mind
(b) It is the name of Cardew's favorite footballer
(c) It was Cardew's mother's maiden name
(d) It was the destination of his ticket

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With what Duchess does Lady Bracknell share a list of eligible English bachelors?

3. Where is Jack going to "kill" Ernest?

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

5. What does Jack plan to do in the near future?

(see the answer key)

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