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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What item does Gwendolen take with her as she leaves?
(a) The cigarette holder
(b) The railway guide
(c) The trivet
(d) The bell

3. What aspect of humanity is Jack sick of?
(a) Bigotry
(b) Bohemianism
(c) Profligacy
(d) Cleverness

4. On what topic does Gwendolyn ask Jack to refrain from speaking?
(a) Weather
(b) Horses
(c) Politics
(d) Love

5. Which of the following is not a condition that Jack and Algernon consider to kill Ernest?
(a) A slight chill
(b) Influenza
(c) Apoplexy
(d) Scurvy

Short Answer Questions

1. What item did Jack leave in Algernon's house the last time he called?

2. According to Algernon, what do the lower classes lack a sense of?

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

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

5. What is the only thing that allows Algernon to put up with his relatives?

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