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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 minor character defames the German language at the beginning of the Act?
(a) Mr. Grigsby
(b) Lane
(c) Moulton
(d) Merriman

2. Who is the other partner in Grigsby's soliciting firm?
(a) O'Connor
(b) Park
(c) Tibley
(d) Welch

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

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

5. Where do Cecily and Gwendolen depart to when they leave the men?
(a) The garden
(b) The drawing room
(c) The hills
(d) London

Short Answer Questions

1. About whom has Algernon - as Ernest - been talking to Cecily?

2. According to Grigsby, who generally pays outstanding debts for the debtor?

3. How many counties can one see from the hills of around the manor?

4. Where does Cecily get her ideas for her diary?

5. Who serves tea to Cecily and Gwendolen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe Chasuble.

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

9. Why is Cecily always distracted from her lessons?

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

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