Which of the following does Lane suggest about Algernon?

Algernon has overextended his credit with local merchants.

What part of Algy's falling''wildly, passionately, devotedly, hopelessly'' in love with her doesn't make sense to Cecily

Cecily thinks the word 'hopelessly' doesn't make sense.

What is one issue that Gwendolen and Cecily agree on after they learn that they've been lied to by Jack and Algernon?

That they must marry a man named Ernest.

The character of Dr. Chasuble can best be described as

well-meaning but inept (without aptitude).

Why doesn't Jack approve of Algernon's engagement to Cecily?

Jack does not want Cecily to marry a liar.

Jack Worthing poses as his brother 'Ernest' in order to

take breaks from his strict moral responsibilities back home.

In Act 1, all of the following are examples of the use of the unexpected for comic effect EXCEPT

Gwendolen’s refusal to sit beside her mother.

Why doesn't Jack tell Gwendolen about his double life?

Jack does not think the truth is a nice thing to say.

In Act 2, Miss Prism and Dr. Chasuble lightheartedly satirize the

Victorian ambivalence (uncertainty) toward charity.

Why does Jack sometimes go by ''Jack'' and other times go by ''Ernest''?

In the country he is ''Jack'' and in the city he is ''Ernest.''

The contradiction in Dr. Chasuble’s character is that he

uses classical and not biblical allusions.

Gwendolen and Cecily insist they must marry a man called Ernest. What point is Wilde making with this comic twist?

That they at times have silly & frivolous reasons for doing what they do.

What do Miss Prism’s opening lines in Act 2 imply about academic studies?

They have little practical application.

Which of the following is one of the reasons Cecily falls in love with Algernon?

Because she believes his name is Ernest.

Through Miss Prism, Wilde seems to be poking fun at the

hypocrisy of Victorian morality.

Algernon’s taking Aunt Augusta into the next room is a convention to

allow Jack and Gwendolen to be alone.

What exaggeration does Gwendolen give when Jack says he will be christened Ernest?

Gwendolen claims it is a terrible thing.

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1
Which of the following does Lane suggest about Algernon?
Algernon would like to flirt with Mary Farquhar.
Algernon is generous to his servants.
Algernon blames others for his own misdeeds.
Algernon has overextended his credit with local merchants.
2
What part of Algy's falling''wildly, passionately, devotedly, hopelessly'' in love with her doesn't make sense to Cecily
Cecily worries about falling in love with Jack's brother.
Cecily thinks the word 'hopelessly' doesn't make sense.
Cecily worries that Algernon may not be telling the truth.
Cecily thinks it doesn't make sense to fall in love so soon.
3
The tone of Lady Bracknell’s comments about Bunbury’s illness can best be described as
condescending
judgmental
emphatic
indifferent
4
What is one issue that Gwendolen and Cecily agree on after they learn that they've been lied to by Jack and Algernon?
That they cannot forgive the lie.
That they must marry a man named Ernest.
That Jack and Algernon must apologize to the general public as well.
That they must have lengthy and expensive honeymoons.
5
The character of Dr. Chasuble can best be described as
solemn.
naive and paternalistic.
hypocritical.
well-meaning but inept (without aptitude).
6
Who tells Jack to ''try and acquire some relations as soon as possible, and to make an effort to produce one parent"?
Lady Bracknell
Algernon
Gwendolen
Cecily
7
Why doesn't Jack approve of Algernon's engagement to Cecily?
Jack does not want Cecily to marry a Moncrieff.
Jack thinks Algernon is lying about his finances.
Jack does not want Cecily to marry a liar.
Jack thinks Algernon's truths are rude.
8
Lady Bracknell’s interview with Jack can best be described as
pragmatic (practical).
cynical.
serendipitous (beneficial).
absurd.
9
Jack’s attitude toward his imminent christening can be considered
spiritual.
impatient.
apprehensive.
blithe (glad).
10
What does Algernon paradoxically believe is completely unromantic?
kissing
flirting
proposing
dating
11
Jack Worthing poses as his brother 'Ernest' in order to
take breaks from his strict moral responsibilities back home.
win Gwendolen's heart.
enjoy having a different name.
make more money at his job in London.
12
In Act 1, all of the following are examples of the use of the unexpected for comic effect EXCEPT
Gwendolen’s refusal to sit beside her mother.
Lady Bracknell’s comments about Bunbury.
Lady Bracknell’s description of Lady Harbury.
Lane and Algernon’s exchange about the cucumber sandwiches.
13
In Act 1, how does Lane respond when Algernon eats all of the cucumber sandwiches?
Lane says nothing.
Lane tells Lady Bracknell the truth.
Lane produces more sandwiches.
Lane covers for Algernon.
14
Which character from the play was living a double life after committing a crime?
Jack
Lady Bracknell
Miss Prism
Algernon
15
Why doesn't Jack tell Gwendolen about his double life?
Jack does not think the truth is a nice thing to say.
Jack thinks the lie is funnier than the truth.
Jack worries that Gwendolen will force Cecily to leave.
Jack is afraid that Gwendolen will leave him.
16
In Act 2, Miss Prism and Dr. Chasuble lightheartedly satirize the
strictness of Victorian courtship.
laxity (looseness) of Victorian religion.
Victorian obsession with proper etiquette.
Victorian ambivalence (uncertainty) toward charity.
17
Why does Jack sometimes go by ''Jack'' and other times go by ''Ernest''?
In the country he is ''Jack'' and in the city he is ''Ernest.''
He has two distinct personalities that do not know of one another.
He goes by ''Jack'' with his family and "Ernest" with everyone else.
He's running from the law and had to make up an alias.
18
The contradiction in Dr. Chasuble’s character is that he
uses classical and not biblical allusions.
accepts rather than condemns Jack’s stay in London.
is apparently attracted to Miss Prism.
seems overly interested in Cecily’s education.
19
For whom are the cucumber sandwiches made?
Jack
Gwendolen
Aunt Augusta
Algernon
20
Who ends up eating all the cucumber sandwiches?
Algernon
Jack
Aunt Augusta
Gwendolen
21
Gwendolen and Cecily insist they must marry a man called Ernest. What point is Wilde making with this comic twist?
That Gwendolen and Cecily are of the lower class.
That Ernest was popular name among this class when the play was written.
That they care very much about people's first names.
That they at times have silly & frivolous reasons for doing what they do.
22
Gwendolen’s tone during her conversation with Jack can be characterized as
romantic and idealistic.
serious and thoughtful.
careless and indifferent.
shy and insecure.
23
Jack’s blurting out that he does not have a brother is humorous because
he really does have a brother.
Cecily has an overactive imagination.
the others believe he is mourning the dead Ernest.
he is about to be baptized Ernest.
24
What do Miss Prism’s opening lines in Act 2 imply about academic studies?
They render young women unattractive.
They improve one’s character.
They prepare young women for adulthood.
They have little practical application.
25
Why does Algernon question Lane's moral responsibility?
Lane tells white lies.
Lane is a con artist.
Lane is divorced.
Lane covers Algernon's lies.
26
Which of the following is one of the reasons Cecily falls in love with Algernon?
Because he is a moral and upright man.
Because he is the wealthiest person she knows.
Because she has heard so much from Jack about his good friend, Algernon.
Because she believes his name is Ernest.
27
When Lady Bracknell says, ''The line is immaterial,'' which lines is she referring to?
clotheslines and lifelines
timelines and borderlines
fishing lines and frontlines
train lines and bloodlines
28
Through Miss Prism, Wilde seems to be poking fun at the
hypocrisy of Victorian morality.
Victorian spinster.
role of the Church in moral instruction.
tutor-student relationship.
29
How does Chasuble react when he learns that Jack's brother is alive?
Chasuble is shocked and afraid.
Chasuble is angry that Jack lied.
Chasuble is relieved.
Chasuble does not react.
30
Algernon’s taking Aunt Augusta into the next room is a convention to
allow Jack and Gwendolen to be alone.
express Wilde’s aesthetic theory of music.
create suspense for the audience.
introduce the topic of the recital.
31
What exaggeration does Gwendolen give when Jack says he will be christened Ernest?
Gwendolen claims it is a terrible thing.
Gwendolen claims it is unnecessary.
Gwendolen claims it will redeem him.
Gwendolen claims she will love him forever.
32
What does Gwendolen intend to do since her mother does not approve of her marriage to Jack?
keep her marriage to Jack a secret
persuade her mother to accept Jack
marry lots of other people
marry Jack, anyway

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