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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act I, what relation does Jack claim to Cecily?
(a) She is his aunt
(b) He is her father
(c) They are engaged
(d) They are siblings

2. In what perpetual state is Algernon, according to Jack?
(a) Gossipy
(b) Broke
(c) Hungry
(d) Lecherous

3. To whom does Jack let his town house much of the year?
(a) John Merrick
(b) Lady Bloxham
(c) Cecily
(d) His brother

4. What is Lady Bracknell's first question for Jack?
(a) Are your parents living?
(b) What are your politics?
(c) Do you smoke?
(d) What is your income?

5. Where does "Ernest" have a country house?
(a) Kensington
(b) Brighton
(c) Shropshire
(d) Lincoln

Short Answer Questions

1. What political affiliation does Jack claim?

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

3. What item does Gwendolen take with her as she leaves?

4. Where does Lady Bracknell send Gwendolyn while she questions Jack?

5. Which of these is not a suggestion that Algernon makes as to what they should do after dinner?

(see the answer key)

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