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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 Lady Bracknell describe as a "delicate exotic fruit?"
(a) Love
(b) Ignorance
(c) Social bearing
(d) Her daughter

2. At what age does Gwendolyn say she lost the respect of her mother?
(a) Eighteen
(b) Three
(c) Twenty-five
(d) Ten

3. How does Jack describe Algernon's eating in times of distress?
(a) Selfish
(b) Foolish
(c) Heartless
(d) Disgusting

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

5. Who is the other partner in Grigsby's soliciting firm?
(a) Welch
(b) Tibley
(c) Park
(d) O'Connor

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Algernon find decidedly unromantic?

2. What does Lane present to Algernon while Jack sees Gwendolen out?

3. Where does "Ernest" have a country house?

4. Why do servants steal more champagne in the houses of bachelors?

5. Why does Jack neglect to tell Gwendolen about the existence of Cecily?

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