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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How often does does Algernon suggest one should check on one's relations?
(a) Once a month
(b) Daily
(c) Once a week
(d) Once a season

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

5. What does Cecily pay no attention to, according to Jack?
(a) Her lessons
(b) The advances of boys
(c) Her spending
(d) His warnings

6. Which of these is not a suggestion that Algernon makes as to what they should do after dinner?
(a) The Games House
(b) The Club
(c) The Theatre
(d) The Empire

7. To whom does Jack let his town house much of the year?
(a) Lady Bloxham
(b) Cecily
(c) John Merrick
(d) His brother

8. In what county is Jack's country house?
(a) Hertfordshire
(b) Bedfordshire
(c) Cheshire
(d) Lincolnshire

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

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

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

12. What does Gwendolyn's brother ask all of his girlfriends?
(a) To marry him
(b) For directions
(c) For money
(d) For advice

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

14. Which of the following is not a condition that Jack and Algernon consider to kill Ernest?
(a) Apoplexy
(b) Influenza
(c) A slight chill
(d) Scurvy

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lady Bracknell, how with Gwendolyn know when she is engaged?

2. Where in Victoria Station was the handbag with Jack in it discovered?

3. At what age does Gwendolyn say she lost the respect of her mother?

4. In Act I, what relation does Jack claim to Cecily?

5. What adjective does Lady Bracknell use to describe Algernon's association with the invalid "Bunbury"?

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