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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In reality, what it is the relationship between Cecily and Jack?
(a) She does not exist
(b) She is his ward
(c) They are engaged
(d) They are siblings

2. According to Lady Bracknell, how with Gwendolyn know when she is engaged?
(a) Lady Bracknell will inform her
(b) She will be wearing a veil
(c) It will be in the papers
(d) Hell will have frozen

3. What item did Jack leave in Algernon's house the last time he called?
(a) An engagement ring
(b) His hat
(c) A book
(d) A cigarette case

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

5. In what county is Jack's country house?
(a) Lincolnshire
(b) Cheshire
(c) Hertfordshire
(d) Bedfordshire

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Algernon describe Lane at the end of the First Act?

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

3. What does Lane present to Algernon while Jack sees Gwendolen out?

4. Where does "Ernest" have a country house?

5. Where is Jack going to "kill" Ernest?

(see the answer key)

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