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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. Where does Cecily tell Algernon he is being sent?
(a) Belaruse
(b) India
(c) Manchuria
(d) Australia

2. Why will Cecily not allow Algernon to read her diary?
(a) It is improper
(b) It is in secret language
(c) She intends to publish it
(d) It is all about him

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

4. How does Cecily have letters from Ernest?
(a) Jack wrote them
(b) Other boys wrote them and she changed the name
(c) Algernon wrote them
(d) She wrote them herself

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Algernon arrives, under what name is he traveling?

2. What is Gwendolyn given with her tea?

3. Who does Cecily wish would come to the country manor?

4. What is Cecily's constant distraction?

5. What does Miss Prism recommend to Chasuble?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Algernon get rid of Miss Prism when he wants say goodbye to Cecily?

2. What does Cecily do to anger Gwendolen as they take tea?

3. How do Cecily and Gwendolen learn the truth about Ernest?

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

5. What has Algernon arranged for later in the afternoon that jack has as well?

6. How does Algernon end up paying for Jack's debt in Act II?

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

8. Why is Cecily always distracted from her lessons?

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

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

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