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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of the cucumber sandwiches does Algernon eat?
(a) All of them
(b) One of them
(c) None of them
(d) Half of them

2. What has Gwendolyn asked Lady Bracknell to refrain from?
(a) Berating the servants publicly
(b) Quoting scripture
(c) Abruptly reentering rooms
(d) Pocketing silverware

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

4. Where is Jack going to "kill" Ernest?
(a) London
(b) America
(c) Rome
(d) Paris

5. Why does Mr. Thomas Cardew give baby Jack the surname Worthing?
(a) It was the destination of his ticket
(b) It was Cardew's mother's maiden name
(c) It is the name of Cardew's favorite footballer
(d) It was the first word that came to mind

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Lady Bracknell describe as a "delicate exotic fruit?"

3. What aspect of humanity is Jack sick of?

4. How old is Jack?

5. Who is Cecily's governess?

(see the answer key)

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