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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Algernon explain the money he owes for various dinners in London to Cecily?
(a) A large debt is a sign of wealth in London
(b) He runs a soup kitchen in the city
(c) He has been confused with another man
(d) They were for Bunbury

4. What, besides want of principle, is a sad deficiency in today's society, according to Lady Bracknell?
(a) Want of French cuisine
(b) Want of information
(c) Want of profile
(d) Want of respect for one's elders

5. Lady Bracknell suggests the employment of a French maid to rectify what deficiency in Cecily?
(a) Her hair
(b) Her carriage
(c) Her wardrobe
(d) Her accent

Short Answer Questions

1. What mission does Algernon give Cecily?

2. What is the last sticking point for Cecily and Gwendolen in terms of marrying the men?

3. In what county is Jack's country house?

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

5. What does Chasuble claim was the reference in his unintentionally romantic comment to Miss Prism?

(see the answer key)

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