Earnest 8 Comprehension Quiz

What is the real name of the man Gwendolen thought she was engaged to?

• Cecily

• Algernon

• Jack

• Ernest

Who is embracing Cecily in the garden?

• Gwendolen

• Jack

• Narrator

• Algernon

What is the name of Gwendolen's cousin?

• Cecily

• Ernest

• Jack

• Algernon

What is the name of Jack's brother that Gwendolen and Cecily thought they were engaged to?

• Gwendolen

• Cecily

• Ernest

• Algernon

What is the term used to describe inventing a person to give an excuse for behaving in a different way?

• Bunburying

• Inexcusable

• Deceived

• Cowardly

What is the title for a person who performs religious duties in the Christian Church?

• Bishop

• Reverend

• Cardinal

• Priest

What is the meaning of the word 'heartless' as used in the text?

• Caring

• Showing no feeling or consideration for others

• Kind

• Compassionate

What is the name of the ELT consultant for the adaptation of the play?

• Sue Mushin

• Magdolna Terray

• Catherine Chapman

• Finn Aberdein

What is the title of the final episode of The Importance of Being Earnest?

• The Proposal

• The Misunderstanding

• The real Ernest is discovered

• A reunion and a death