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

2. As she copies Algernon's words into her diary, what does Cecily chastise him for doing?
(a) Coughing
(b) Mumbling
(c) Staring
(d) Laughing

3. Upon finding out the Cecily is Mr. Worthing's ward, how old does Gwendolen wish Cecily was?
(a) Sixty
(b) Eight
(c) Forty-two
(d) Sixteen

4. Why does Algernon suggest Jack not get christened?
(a) It is blashpemous
(b) The name "Jack" suits him
(c) He might get a chill
(d) It is tedious

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. When the Cecily and Gwendolen both discover that each is engaged to Ernest, what do they compare?

5. How many pounds does Ernest owe the Savoy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. When Algernon arrives under the guise Ernest, what does Cecily tell him about Jack's plans?

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