The Importance of Being Earnest Test | Final Test - Easy

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The Importance of Being Earnest Test | Final Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gwendolen beg Cecily to call her after they realize they are deceived?
(a) Mother
(b) Gwen
(c) Sister
(d) Friend

2. What does Chasuble claim was the reference in his unintentionally romantic comment to Miss Prism?
(a) Bees
(b) Bears
(c) Swans
(d) Fish

3. What is Algernon eating at the end of the Act?
(a) Muffins
(b) Cake
(c) Pate sandwiches
(d) Sardines

4. According to Grigsby, who generally pays outstanding debts for the debtor?
(a) The Church
(b) Their spouse
(c) Their relations
(d) A creditor

5. When Algernon arrives, under what name is he traveling?
(a) Oscar
(b) Ernest
(c) Jack
(d) Bunbury

6. Immediately after proposing to Cecily, who does Algernon seek out?
(a) Lady Bracknell
(b) Miss Prism
(c) Chasuble
(d) Jack

7. What adjective does Cecily use to describe the name Algernon?
(a) Feminine
(b) Aristocratic
(c) Quixotic
(d) Idiotic

8. Which of these is not an occasion when Chasuble has preach his sermon on manna?
(a) Festal Days
(b) Confirmations
(c) Christenings
(d) Weddings

9. What, according to Miss Prism, does Socialism lead to?
(a) Rioting
(b) Dissolution of the family
(c) Rational dress for women
(d) Vulgar literature

10. What minor character defames the German language at the beginning of the Act?
(a) Lane
(b) Mr. Grigsby
(c) Merriman
(d) Moulton

11. Why is Miss Prism concerned by Chasuble's being in the vestry?
(a) It is very damp
(b) It is very lonely
(c) It is very hot
(d) It is very dry

12. What vulgar people does Algernon suggest bandy about there business in cocktail parties?
(a) Politicians
(b) Clergy
(c) Actors
(d) Stockbrokers

13. What does Jack tell Algernon has happened to Bunbury?
(a) He has exploded
(b) He has recuperated
(c) He has moved away
(d) He has found a proper nurse

14. Why does Algernon claim he left London before Monday?
(a) He cannot stand the city during the weekends
(b) He has an appointment on Monday he wants to miss
(c) He must visit his invalid friend
(d) He has an equestrian event to attend

15. Why does Gwendolyn decline sugar in her tea?
(a) It is out of style
(b) She fears poisoning
(c) She prefers lemon
(d) It is too rich

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Cecily and Gwendolen depart to when they leave the men?

2. What does Miss Prism recommend to Chasuble?

3. Which two words do Miss Prism and Cecily confuse as they talk about Jack and his "brother"?

4. How does Cecily have letters from Ernest?

5. What ailment does Cecily claim Miss prism has?

(see the answer keys)

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