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Test your knowledge on the play "The Importance of Being Ernest" by Oscar Wilde.

  1. Who is the protagonist of the play? A. Algernon Moncrieff B. John (Jack) Worthing C. Lady Bracknell D. Gwendolen Fairfax

  2. What is the location of Act I in the play? A. Algernon's flat in London B. Jack's country estate C. A tea shop in London D. Lady Bracknell's townhouse

  3. Why does Gwendolen want to marry a man named Ernest? A. She loves the name Ernest B. Her mother told her to marry a man named Ernest C. She wants to rebel against her mother D. She believes the name Ernest signifies a man of strong character

  4. What is Jack's true identity? A. A wealthy businessman B. A charitable philanthropist C. A poor orphan D. A secret agent for the government

  5. Who is Cecily Cardew? A. Jack's ward and Algernon's love interest B. Gwendolen's cousin and Jack's love interest C. Algernon's sister and Jack's love interest D. Lady Bracknell's daughter and Jack's love interest

  6. What does Lady Bracknell think of Jack's proposal to Gwendolen? A. She approves of it B. She disapproves of it C. She is indifferent to it D. She is amused by it

  7. What is the theme of the play? A. Appearance vs. Reality B. Love and Marriage C. Social Status and Class D. Gender Roles and Expectations

  8. What is the significance of Algernon's quote "I don't play accurately - any one can play accurately - but I play with wonderful expression"?

  9. What is the meaning behind the play's title, "The Importance of Being Ernest"?

  10. What is the climax of the play?

  11. What is the resolution of the play?

  12. How is satire used in the play?

  13. What is the significance of the final scene in the play?

  14. What is the significance of the handbag in the play?

  15. Who is the author of "The Importance of Being Ernest"?

  16. What is the genre of the play?

  17. What is the setting of the play?

  18. When was "The Importance of Being Ernest" first performed?

  19. Who played the role of Lady Bracknell in the first production of the play?

  20. Who played the role of Algernon in the first production of the play?

  21. Who played the role of Jack in the first production of the play?

  22. What is the overall tone of the play?

  23. What is the significance of food and drink in the play?

  24. What is the significance of the character of Lane?

  25. How does "The Importance of Being Ernest" reflect the Victorian era in which it was written?