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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item did Jack leave in Algernon's house the last time he called?
(a) A cigarette case
(b) An engagement ring
(c) His hat
(d) A book

2. According to Algernon, what is the essence of romance?
(a) Consistency
(b) Uncertainty
(c) Fidelity
(d) Passion

3. In terms of playing music, what is Algernon's forte?
(a) Complexity
(b) Timing
(c) Precision
(d) Sentiment

4. What does Cecily pay no attention to, according to Jack?
(a) His warnings
(b) Her spending
(c) The advances of boys
(d) Her lessons

5. Where does Lady Bracknell send Gwendolyn while she questions Jack?
(a) The dining room
(b) The carriage
(c) The study
(d) The garden

Short Answer Questions

1. To what composer does Algernon compare his Aunt's ring? Tchaikovsky

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

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

4. How does Lady Bracknell feel about Jack's having lost both of his parents?

5. In what town does the First Act take place?

(see the answer key)

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