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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Jack ask Chasuble to christen?
(a) Cecily
(b) Gwendolen
(c) Ernest's body
(d) Jack himself

2. How does Algernon describe Lane at the end of the First Act?
(a) A pessimist
(b) A modern stoic
(c) A rube
(d) A prig

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

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

5. Upon finding out the Cecily is Mr. Worthing's ward, how old does Gwendolen wish Cecily was?
(a) Sixteen
(b) Eight
(c) Forty-two
(d) Sixty

Short Answer Questions

1. What item did Jack leave in Algernon's house the last time he called?

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

3. With what Duchess does Lady Bracknell share a list of eligible English bachelors?

4. What is Cecily's constant distraction?

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

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