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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who serves tea to Cecily and Gwendolen?
(a) Lane
(b) Grigsby
(c) Merriman
(d) Moulton

2. What mythical creature does Jack compare Lady Bracknell to?
(a) A Minotaur
(b) A Leviathan
(c) A Harpy
(d) A Gorgon

3. Why do servants steal more champagne in the houses of bachelors?
(a) There is less to do
(b) The men are less observant
(c) The wine is better
(d) The servants are never as drunk as their masters

4. What adjective does Lady Bracknell use to describe Algernon's association with the invalid "Bunbury"?
(a) Foolish
(b) Morbid
(c) Christian
(d) Frivolous

5. Which of the following is not an aspect of Algernon's character that Jack assails when he tells him to leave the manner
(a) His appetite
(b) His vanity
(c) His style of dress
(d) His conduct

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Cecily's governess?

2. When Algernon arrives, under what name is he traveling?

3. What is Gwendolyn given with her tea?

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

5. About whom has Algernon - as Ernest - been talking to Cecily?

(see the answer key)

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