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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does "Ernest" have a country house?
(a) Brighton
(b) Shropshire
(c) Kensington
(d) Lincoln

3. To what composer does Algernon compare his Aunt's ring? Tchaikovsky
(a) Wagner
(b) Mozart
(c) Mahler
(d) Tchaikovsky

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

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

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

7. What has Gwendolyn asked Lady Bracknell to refrain from?
(a) Quoting scripture
(b) Pocketing silverware
(c) Berating the servants publicly
(d) Abruptly reentering rooms

8. What adjective does Lady Bracknell use to describe Algernon's association with the invalid "Bunbury"?
(a) Foolish
(b) Christian
(c) Morbid
(d) Frivolous

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

10. Which of these is not a description of the handbag in which Jack was found?
(a) It was leather
(b) It was torn at the side
(c) It was black
(d) It had handles

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

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

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

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

15. At what age does Gwendolyn say she lost the respect of her mother?
(a) Three
(b) Eighteen
(c) Twenty-five
(d) Ten

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lady Bracknell send Gwendolyn while she questions Jack?

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

3. How does Lady Bracknell feel about Jack's having lost both of his parents?

4. What aspect of humanity is Jack sick of?

5. Why do servants steal more champagne in the houses of bachelors?

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