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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What minor character defames the German language at the beginning of the Act?
(a) Merriman
(b) Moulton
(c) Mr. Grigsby
(d) Lane

2. Who does Chasuble cite in chastising Algernon for gluttony?
(a) Aristotle
(b) St. Paul
(c) St. Augustine
(d) Dante

3. How does Jack describe Algernon's eating in times of distress?
(a) Foolish
(b) Heartless
(c) Selfish
(d) Disgusting

4. Why does Algernon claim he left London before Monday?
(a) He cannot stand the city during the weekends
(b) He must visit his invalid friend
(c) He has an appointment on Monday he wants to miss
(d) He has an equestrian event to attend

5. How many counties can one see from the hills of around the manor?
(a) Six
(b) Five
(c) Three
(d) Four

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cecily do with the scissors?

2. With what does Grigsby present Algernon?

3. What is Miss Prism's first name?

4. As she copies Algernon's words into her diary, what does Cecily chastise him for doing?

5. How many pounds does Ernest owe the Savoy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gwendolen state that she wishes Cecily were older?

2. What is Cecily's response to Algernon's proposal to her?

3. Describe Chasuble.

4. What changes in Ernest's behavior does Algernon announce when he arrives at Jack's country house?

5. How does Cecily get rid of Miss Prism at the the beginning of Act II?

6. What order does Jack give to Algernon after the women go in to lunch?

7. What news does Jack bring with him when he returns home from London.

8. What favor does Jack request of Chasuble?

9. Why is Cecily always distracted from her lessons?

10. What has Algernon arranged for later in the afternoon that jack has as well?

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