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The Importance of Being Earnest
Act 2, Part Two Quick Quiz
The Importance of Being Earnest
by:
Oscar Wilde
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Jack Worthing
Algernon Moncrieff
Gwendolen Fairfax
Cecily Cardew
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Algernon Moncrieff
John Worthing, J.P.
Lady Augusta Bracknell
Gwendolen Fairfax
Cecily Cardew
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Act 2, Part Two 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
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