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

2. What participle does Jack inadvertently substitute for "married" when he attempts to say "We must get married at once"?
(a) Plastered
(b) Christened
(c) Buried
(d) Stationed

3. In terms of playing music, what is Algernon's forte?
(a) Sentiment
(b) Timing
(c) Precision
(d) Complexity

4. Why does Jack neglect to tell Gwendolen about the existence of Cecily?
(a) She has not asked
(b) He would have to reveal his true name
(c) He fears she would be jealous
(d) He cannot explain their relationship

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Cecily's governess?

2. In what perpetual state is Algernon, according to Jack?

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

4. What does Cecily pay no attention to, according to Jack?

5. What aspect of humanity is Jack sick of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What orders does Algernon give Lane at the end of the First Act?

2. What does Gwendolen love so much about the name Ernest?

3. Describe Algernon and Jack's conversation concerning Cecily and Gwendolen.

4. What, according to Jack and Algernon, is the difference between mothers and fathers in modern society?

5. What is Jack Worthing's business in London?

6. How does Jack Worthing's cigarette case betray his identity to Algernon?

7. How did Cecily become Jack's ward?

8. Who is Bunbury?

9. What is Algernon's stated opinion of love and marriage in Act I?

10. What clandestine declaration does Gwendolen make to Jack before she leaves?

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