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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not an aspect of Algernon's character that Jack assails when he tells him to leave the manner
(a) His conduct
(b) His style of dress
(c) His appetite
(d) His vanity

2. What is Cecily's justification that she should not have to learn German?
(a) Germany is overpopulated
(b) Germany has done nothing for Britain
(c) There is no profit in learning German
(d) German is a boorish language

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

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

5. What item did Jack leave in Algernon's house the last time he called?
(a) A book
(b) A cigarette case
(c) His hat
(d) An engagement ring

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cecily do with the scissors?

2. Where does Cecily tell Algernon he is being sent?

3. What is Cecily's constant distraction?

4. What does Jack offer to present to Lady Bracknell in lieu of his parentage?

5. Which of these is not a description of the handbag in which Jack was found?

(see the answer key)

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