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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a condition that Jack and Algernon consider to kill Ernest?
(a) A slight chill
(b) Apoplexy
(c) Scurvy
(d) Influenza

2. Next to whose room does Merriman place Algernon's luggage?
(a) Chasuble's
(b) Cecily's
(c) Miss Prism's
(d) Jack's

3. Which of these is not a suggestion that Algernon makes as to what they should do after dinner?
(a) The Games House
(b) The Empire
(c) The Theatre
(d) The Club

4. What is Algernon eating at the end of the Act?
(a) Sardines
(b) Muffins
(c) Pate sandwiches
(d) Cake

5. Which of these is not a description of the handbag in which Jack was found?
(a) It was leather
(b) It had handles
(c) It was torn at the side
(d) It was black

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What aspect of humanity is Jack sick of?

3. About how much money does "Ernest" owe the Savoy?

4. What adjective does Lady Bracknell use to describe Algernon's association with the invalid "Bunbury"?

5. What does Gwendolen beg Cecily to call her after they realize they are deceived?

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