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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Gwendolyn decline sugar in her tea?
(a) It is too rich
(b) It is out of style
(c) She fears poisoning
(d) She prefers lemon

3. What workman's item does Gwendolen claim never to have seen?
(a) A work glove
(b) A piece of coal
(c) An axe
(d) A spade

4. How many counties can one see from the hills of around the manor?
(a) Four
(b) Six
(c) Three
(d) Five

5. Why does Algernon claim he left London before Monday?
(a) He cannot stand the city during the weekends
(b) He must visit his invalid friend
(c) He has an appointment on Monday he wants to miss
(d) He has an equestrian event to attend

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gwendolyn's brother ask all of his girlfriends?

2. What participle does Jack inadvertently substitute for "married" when he attempts to say "We must get married at once"?

3. At what age does Gwendolyn say she lost the respect of her mother?

4. About how much money does "Ernest" owe the Savoy?

5. How does Algernon explain the money he owes for various dinners in London to Cecily?

(see the answer key)

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