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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Algernon arrives, under what name is he traveling?
(a) Bunbury
(b) Ernest
(c) Oscar
(d) Jack

2. What does Chasuble claim was the reference in his unintentionally romantic comment to Miss Prism?
(a) Swans
(b) Bees
(c) Bears
(d) Fish

3. 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

4. What does Algernon claim to be when he meets Cecily?
(a) Extravagent but not profligate
(b) Reckless but not wicked
(c) Cunning but not vicious
(d) Charming but not saturnine

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Miss Prism's novel never published?

2. When does Jack take the name of Ernest?

3. Immediately after proposing to Cecily, who does Algernon seek out?

4. Who is Cecily's governess?

5. Who does Chasuble cite in chastising Algernon for gluttony?

(see the answer key)

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