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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jack plan to do in the near future?
(a) Join the Church
(b) Marry off Cecily
(c) Move away from England
(d) Kill off "Ernest"

2. In reality, what it is the relationship between Cecily and Jack?
(a) She is his ward
(b) They are engaged
(c) She does not exist
(d) They are siblings

3. In what town does the First Act take place?
(a) Woolton
(b) London
(c) Shropshire
(d) Derby

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

5. With what Duchess does Lady Bracknell share a list of eligible English bachelors?
(a) Kent
(b) York
(c) Bolton
(d) Marlborough

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

7. How does Lady Bracknell feel about Jack's having lost both of his parents?
(a) It is tragic
(b) It is inconsequential
(c) It is careless
(d) It is unfortunate

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

9. What relation is not popular at the present time?
(a) Mothers
(b) Fathers
(c) Aunts
(d) Brothers

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

11. According to Algernon, what do the lower classes lack a sense of?
(a) Duty to country
(b) Moral responsibility
(c) Respect for their betters
(d) History

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

13. Why do servants steal more champagne in the houses of bachelors?
(a) There is less to do
(b) The servants are never as drunk as their masters
(c) The men are less observant
(d) The wine is better

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

15. What political affiliation does Jack claim?
(a) Liberal Unionist
(b) Whig
(c) Social Democrat
(d) Indifferent

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is growing too attached to Ernest, in Jack's opinion?

2. Who are the most interesting people, according to Algernon?

3. Which of these is not a suggestion that Algernon makes as to what they should do after dinner?

4. What is Lady Bracknell's first question for Jack?

5. What has Gwendolyn asked Lady Bracknell to refrain from?

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