SparkNotes: The Importance of Being Earnest: Act 2, Part Two Quiz: Quick Quiz

1 of 5
What prevents Jack from revealing Algernon’s assumed identity to Cecily?

His respect for Algernon
His sympathy for Cecily
His own lies
He needs Algernon’s help

2 of 5
What response does Cecily give Algernon when he proposes marriage?

She needs time
Absolutely not
Yes, with Jack’s approval
She already considered them engaged

3 of 5
What about the name “Ernest” attracts Cecily to Algernon, just as it attracts Gwendolen to Jack?

It “suggests sincerity”
It “inspires absolute confidence”
It “portends seriousness”
It “sounds like ‘furnace’”

4 of 5
How does Cecily first identify herself to Gwendolen at the Manor House?

“Ernest Worthing’s fiancée”
“Mr. Worthing’s Ward”
“Jack Worthing’s Ward”
“Jack Worthing’s granddaughter”

5 of 5
What do Cecily and Gwendolen do upon learning from Jack that “Ernest” is a fiction?

Shout
Disavow their respective engagements
Leave arm-in-arm
Storm off separately

The Importance of Being Earnest

Act 2, Part Two Quiz

1 of 5
What prevents Jack from revealing Algernon’s assumed identity to Cecily?

2 of 5
What response does Cecily give Algernon when he proposes marriage?

3 of 5
What about the name “Ernest” attracts Cecily to Algernon, just as it attracts Gwendolen to Jack?

4 of 5
How does Cecily first identify herself to Gwendolen at the Manor House?

5 of 5
What do Cecily and Gwendolen do upon learning from Jack that “Ernest” is a fiction?

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1 of 5 What prevents Jack from revealing Algernon’s assumed identity to Cecily?

2 of 5 What response does Cecily give Algernon when he proposes marriage?

3 of 5 What about the name “Ernest” attracts Cecily to Algernon, just as it attracts Gwendolen to Jack?

4 of 5 How does Cecily first identify herself to Gwendolen at the Manor House?

5 of 5 What do Cecily and Gwendolen do upon learning from Jack that “Ernest” is a fiction?

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QUOTES Quotes by Theme

MAIN IDEAS Themes

FURTHER STUDY Review Quiz

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1 of 5
What prevents Jack from revealing Algernon’s assumed identity to Cecily?

2 of 5
What response does Cecily give Algernon when he proposes marriage?

3 of 5
What about the name “Ernest” attracts Cecily to Algernon, just as it attracts Gwendolen to Jack?

4 of 5
How does Cecily first identify herself to Gwendolen at the Manor House?

5 of 5
What do Cecily and Gwendolen do upon learning from Jack that “Ernest” is a fiction?