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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Jack take the name of Ernest?
(a) When he is in town
(b) When he is in the country
(c) When he travels abroad
(d) When he signs legal documents

2. What does Algernon find decidedly unromantic?
(a) A Cucumber Sandwich
(b) A Waltz
(c) A Proposal
(d) Champagne

3. What does Jack offer to present to Lady Bracknell in lieu of his parentage?
(a) His "brother's" credentials
(b) The handbag in which he was found
(c) A lord to vouch for him
(d) A substantial dowry

4. What type of sandwich does Algernon take from Lane?
(a) Cheese
(b) Cucumber
(c) Tuna
(d) Jam

5. What is Lady Bracknell's first question for Jack?
(a) Are your parents living?
(b) Do you smoke?
(c) What is your income?
(d) What are your politics?

6. How old is Jack?
(a) Nineteen
(b) Twenty-nine
(c) Thirty-five
(d) Forty-three

7. What item does Gwendolen take with her as she leaves?
(a) The cigarette holder
(b) The trivet
(c) The bell
(d) The railway guide

8. What does Lady Bracknell describe as a "delicate exotic fruit?"
(a) Ignorance
(b) Social bearing
(c) Love
(d) Her daughter

9. According to Lady Bracknell, what two things rarely go together?
(a) Making love and making peace
(b) Knowing much and knowing self
(c) Having much and owing little
(d) Behaving well and feeling well

10. Where does Algernon suggest dining instead of the Savoy?
(a) Conrad's
(b) Edmund's
(c) Willis's
(d) Trader Vic's

11. What most attracts Gwendolyn to "Ernest"?
(a) His name
(b) His money
(c) His wit
(d) His eyes

12. According to Algernon, what is the essence of romance?
(a) Fidelity
(b) Uncertainty
(c) Consistency
(d) Passion

13. About how much money does "Ernest" owe the Savoy?
(a) 1000 pounds
(b) 500 pounds
(c) 700 pounds
(d) 200 pounds

14. How old is Cecily?
(a) Thirty-two
(b) Twenty-five
(c) Eighteen
(d) Fourteen

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In reality, what it is the relationship between Cecily and Jack?

2. What does Jack plan to do in the near future?

3. On what day is Jack leaving town?

4. What does Cecily pay no attention to, according to Jack?

5. What political affiliation does Jack claim?

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