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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. Why was Miss Prism's novel never published?
(a) She lost the manuscript
(b) No publisher would take it
(c) She never finished it
(d) The editor stole the manuscript and published it himself

2. What ailment does Cecily claim Miss prism has?
(a) An allergy attack
(b) A slight chill
(c) A headache
(d) A general malaise

3. What does Miss Prism recommend to Chasuble?
(a) That he refrain from dairy
(b) That he take up learning German
(c) That they not walk together anymore
(d) That he marry

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

5. Why did Cecily and Ernest break off their first engagement?
(a) She danced with another man
(b) He left for Australia
(c) She was too young
(d) He danced with another woman

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Miss Prism's first name?

2. How many pounds does Ernest owe the Savoy?

3. Why will Cecily not allow Algernon to read her diary?

4. How does Cecily have letters from Ernest?

5. Who does Chasuble cite in chastising Algernon for gluttony?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Chasuble.

4. What reason does Miss Prism give for not wanting Ernest to be saved from his vices?

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

6. Why does Gwendolen state that she wishes Cecily were older?

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

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

9. What is Cecily's response to Algernon's proposal to her?

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

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