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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chasuble quote in Act III as proof of a religious revival?
(a) The previous year's Almanack
(b) The Beggar's Opera
(c) The Confessions of St. Augustine
(d) The Times of London

2. What does Algernon find decidedly unromantic?
(a) A Waltz
(b) A Cucumber Sandwich
(c) Champagne
(d) A Proposal

3. What does Jack plan to do in the near future?
(a) Move away from England
(b) Marry off Cecily
(c) Join the Church
(d) Kill off "Ernest"

4. Who are the most interesting people, according to Algernon?
(a) Those who enjoy your present
(b) Those who choose not to speak
(c) Those you haven't met
(d) Those with a willingness to lend money

5. In what town does the First Act take place?
(a) London
(b) Derby
(c) Shropshire
(d) Woolton

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Cecily use to describe the name Algernon?

2. How does Jack feel about affection?

3. What service does Lady Bracknell require of Algernon on Saturday?

4. Whom has Gwendolen already contacted about her betrothal to Ernest?

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

(see the answer key)

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