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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Jack ask Chasuble to christen?
(a) Ernest's body
(b) Gwendolen
(c) Cecily
(d) Jack himself

2. What political affiliation does Jack claim?
(a) Indifferent
(b) Liberal Unionist
(c) Social Democrat
(d) Whig

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

4. What is Lady Bracknell's first question for Jack?
(a) Are your parents living?
(b) What is your income?
(c) What are your politics?
(d) Do you smoke?

5. In Act I, what relation does Jack claim to Cecily?
(a) They are engaged
(b) She is his aunt
(c) He is her father
(d) They are siblings

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Algernon enjoying at the end of the Act?

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

3. What lunch has Jack traditionally been enjoying of late?

4. How does Algernon explain the money he owes for various dinners in London to Cecily?

5. What does Gwendolyn's brother ask all of his girlfriends?

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