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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Algernon, what do the lower classes lack a sense of?
(a) History
(b) Duty to country
(c) Respect for their betters
(d) Moral responsibility

2. When the Cecily and Gwendolen both discover that each is engaged to Ernest, what do they compare?
(a) Diaries
(b) Figures
(c) Rings
(d) Wedding notices

3. What does Gwendolyn's brother ask all of his girlfriends?
(a) For directions
(b) For advice
(c) To marry him
(d) For money

4. Where is Jack going to "kill" Ernest?
(a) London
(b) Paris
(c) Rome
(d) America

5. According to Grigsby, who generally pays outstanding debts for the debtor?
(a) A creditor
(b) Their spouse
(c) The Church
(d) Their relations

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon finding out the Cecily is Mr. Worthing's ward, how old does Gwendolen wish Cecily was?

2. What does Chasuble quote in Act III as proof of a religious revival?

3. What is Lady Bracknell's first question for Jack?

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

5. Next to whose room does Merriman place Algernon's luggage?

(see the answer key)

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