The Importance of Being Earnest - Act 1

What type of sandwich does Algernon take from Lane?

• Jam
•  Tuna
• Cheese
• Cucumber

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How many of the cucumber sandwiches does Algernon eat?

• None of them
• All of them
• One of them
• Half of them

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

• A book
• His hat
• A cigarette case
• An engagement ring

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 In what town does the First Act take place?

• Woolton
• Shropshire
• Derby
• London

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In Act I, what relation does Jack claim (at first) to Cecily?

• She is his aunt
• He is her father
• They are engaged
• They are siblings

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In reality, what it is the relationship between Cecily and Jack?

• She is his ward

• They are engaged

• She does not exist

• They are siblings

When does Jack take the name of Ernest?

• When he is in town
• When he signs legal documents
• When he travels abroad
• When he is in the country

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What does Jack plan to do in the near future?
 

• Join the Church
• Move away from England
• Marry off Cecily
• Kill off "Ernest"

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What most attracts Gwendolyn to "Ernest?"

• His eyes
• His money
• His wit
• His name

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How does Lady Bracknell feel about Jack's having lost both of his parents?

• It is tragic
• It is unfortunate
• It is careless
• It is inconsequential

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