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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. Whom does Jack ask Chasuble to christen?
(a) Ernest's body
(b) Cecily
(c) Jack himself
(d) Gwendolen

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

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

4. What ailment does Cecily claim Miss prism has?
(a) An allergy attack
(b) A slight chill
(c) A headache
(d) A general malaise

5. Which of these is not an occasion when Chasuble has preach his sermon on manna?
(a) Christenings
(b) Confirmations
(c) Weddings
(d) Festal Days

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Algernon claim he left London before Monday?

2. Which two words do Miss Prism and Cecily confuse as they talk about Jack and his "brother"?

3. What German writer is Cecily studying at the top of Act II?

4. What workman's item does Gwendolen claim never to have seen?

5. Who is the other partner in Grigsby's soliciting firm?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Algernon end up paying for Jack's debt in Act II?

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

3. What argument does Jack make to Algernon about eating in times of despair, and why at the end of Act II?

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

5. What reason does Cecily give for not wanting to show Algernon her diary?

6. What reason does Miss Prism give for not wanting Ernest to be saved from his vices?

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

8. How does Algernon get rid of Miss Prism when he wants say goodbye to Cecily?

9. When Algernon arrives under the guise Ernest, what does Cecily tell him about Jack's plans?

10. After the two women storm off, what is Algernon's attitude?

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