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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. What mission does Algernon give Cecily?
(a) To inquire after Gwendolen's health
(b) To fethch him lunch
(c) To reform him
(d) To intercept Jack's mail

2. What is Miss Prism's first name?
(a) Christabel
(b) Samanth
(c) Laetitia
(d) Eleanor

3. What is Cecily's constant distraction?
(a) The gardener
(b) Her narcolepsy
(c) Her diary
(d) Her appetite

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

5. For how long does Cecily say she and Ernest have been engaged?
(a) One month
(b) Six months
(c) Three months
(d) One hour

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pounds does Ernest owe the Savoy?

2. What does Algernon claim to be when he meets Cecily?

3. How does Algernon describe the day?

4. What minor character defames the German language at the beginning of the Act?

5. Which of these is not an occasion when Chasuble has preach his sermon on manna?

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes in Ernest's behavior does Algernon announce when he arrives at Jack's country house?

2. Describe Chasuble.

3. What reason does Cecily give for not wanting to show Algernon her diary?

4. What argument does Jack make to Algernon about eating in times of despair, and why at the end of Act II?

5. What order does Jack give to Algernon after the women go in to lunch?

6. After the two women storm off, what is Algernon's attitude?

7. What favor does Jack request of Chasuble?

8. Describe Cecily and Miss Prisms opposing views on writing.

9. How does Cecily get rid of Miss Prism at the the beginning of Act II?

10. What news does Jack bring with him when he returns home from London.

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