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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who is growing too attached to Ernest, in Jack's opinion?
(a) Algernon
(b) Cecily
(c) Miss Prism
(d) Gwendolen
2. What does Gwendolyn's brother ask all of his girlfriends?
(a) For advice
(b) For directions
(c) To marry him
(d) For money
3. What does Jack offer to present to Lady Bracknell in lieu of his parentage?
(a) His "brother's" credentials
(b) A lord to vouch for him
(c) The handbag in which he was found
(d) A substantial dowry
4. What does Lady Bracknell describe as a "delicate exotic fruit?"
(a) Ignorance
(b) Social bearing
(c) Love
(d) Her daughter
5. Which of these is not a description of the handbag in which Jack was found?
(a) It was leather
(b) It had handles
(c) It was black
(d) It was torn at the side
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Algernon describe Lane at the end of the First Act?
2. Which of these is not a suggestion that Algernon makes as to what they should do after dinner?
3. Where does Algernon suggest dining instead of the Savoy?
4. In terms of playing music, what is Algernon's forte?
5. What adjective does Lady Bracknell use to describe Algernon's association with the invalid "Bunbury"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Lady Bracknell's response to the story of Jack's adoption?
2. Why does Algernon discreetly write down Jack's country address on his cuff?
3. What is Algernon's stated opinion of love and marriage in Act I?
4. Describe Algernon Moncrieff.
5. What does Gwendolen love so much about the name Ernest?
6. What, according to Jack and Algernon, is the difference between mothers and fathers in modern society?
7. Why do Algernon and Jack have such difficulty choosing a place to have dinner?
8. What is Lady Bracknell's opinion of Bunbury?
9. Who is Bunbury?
10. Name a few of Lady Bracknell's requirements for a suitable bachelor.
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