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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What service does Lady Bracknell require of Algernon on Saturday?
(a) He must tend to her shrubbery
(b) He must rearrange her furniture
(c) He must arrange her music
(d) They must attend a French farce together

2. How old is Cecily?
(a) Eighteen
(b) Thirty-two
(c) Twenty-five
(d) Fourteen

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

4. What is the only thing that allows Algernon to put up with his relatives?
(a) Seeing them leave
(b) The ocassional loans
(c) The gossip about his friends
(d) Hearing them privately abused

5. What has Gwendolyn asked Lady Bracknell to refrain from?
(a) Abruptly reentering rooms
(b) Berating the servants publicly
(c) Quoting scripture
(d) Pocketing silverware

Short Answer Questions

1. What German writer is Cecily studying at the top of Act II?

2. How does Algernon describe the day?

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

4. Who is Cecily's governess?

5. On what topic does Gwendolyn ask Jack to refrain from speaking?

(see the answer key)

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