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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Algernon give to Cecily for lying about being Ernest?
(a) He actually thought he was Ernest
(b) He wanted to meet her
(c) He wanted to pay off Jack's debts
(d) He wanted to get away from his aunt

2. Where does Cecily tell Algernon he is being sent?
(a) India
(b) Manchuria
(c) Australia
(d) Belaruse

3. Where does Cecily get her ideas for her diary?
(a) From Miss Prism's reading
(b) In her room
(c) At church
(d) In the garden

4. On what day is Jack leaving town?
(a) Monday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Sunday

5. About whom has Algernon - as Ernest - been talking to Cecily?
(a) Lady Bracknell
(b) Bunbury
(c) Jack
(d) Miss Prism

Short Answer Questions

1. As Cecily and Gwendolen attempt to speak at the same time, who beats time to cue them?

2. After who was Jack named, according to Lady Bracknell?

3. What is the only thing that allows Algernon to put up with his relatives?

4. What reasoning does Miss Prism initially give Jack that she cannot be his mother?

5. When was Jack's father not "a man of peace"?

(see the answer key)

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