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Quiz about The Importance of Being Earnest
Quiz about The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest Multiple Choice Quiz | 10 Questions


A quiz on the delightful Oscar Wilde play, "The Importance of Being Earnest". Insteand of concentrating on general themes, I will ask for details. Beware, moviegoers! All quotes are from "The Importance of Being Earnest", unless otherwise stated.

A multiple-choice quiz by SkiersDream. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
SkiersDream
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
86,050
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
1151
Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (5/10), Guest 157 (2/10), Guest 47 (0/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where did Mr. Worthing leave his cigarette case the last time he dined at Algernon's house? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. And where does Jack Worthing say his "Aunt Cecily" lives?

Answer: (two words)
Question 3 of 10
3. What color has Lady Harbury's hair changed to . . . "from grief"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What kind of music could Lady Bracknell absolutely not allow at her last reception, for which Algernon was arranging the music? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is Gwendolen Fairfax's brother's name?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 6 of 10
6. Who leases Jack's house in London by the year? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was Ernest originally going to die from, in Paris?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 8 of 10
8. What was Cecily to read while Miss Prism and Dr. Chasuble went on a walk? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The name of Jack and Algernon's father was Ernest ________ Moncrieff.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 10 of 10
10. And finally, what is Miss Prism's first name?

Answer: (One Word)

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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 49: 5/10
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 157: 2/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 47: 0/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 103: 2/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 47: 2/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 47: 0/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 223: 0/10
Mar 09 2024 : paper_aero: 2/10
Mar 02 2024 : Guest 90: 1/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where did Mr. Worthing leave his cigarette case the last time he dined at Algernon's house?

Answer: the smoking room

I'm sorry about the substitution of a 0 for an o . . . the filter dragon seems to have a natural aversion to that word.

Algernon. Bring me that cigarette case Mr. Worthing left in the sm0king-room the last time he dined here.

"Lane. Yes, sir. [Lane goes out.]

"Jack. Do you mean to say you have had my cigarette case all this time? I wish to goodness you had let me know. I have been writing frantic letters to Scotland Yard about it. I was very nearly offering a large reward."
2. And where does Jack Worthing say his "Aunt Cecily" lives?

Answer: Tunbridge Wells

"Jack. Well, if you want to know, Cecily happens to be my aunt.

"Algernon. Your aunt!

"Jack. Yes. Charming old lady she is, too. Lives at Tunbridge Wells. Just give it back to me, Algy."
3. What color has Lady Harbury's hair changed to . . . "from grief"?

Answer: gold

"Lady Bracknell. It really makes no matter, Algernon. I had some crumpets with Lady Harbury, who seems to me to be living entirely for pleasure now.

"Algernon. I hear her hair has turned quite gold from grief.

"Lady Bracknell. It certainly has changed its colour. From what cause I, of course, cannot say. "
4. What kind of music could Lady Bracknell absolutely not allow at her last reception, for which Algernon was arranging the music?

Answer: French songs

"Lady Bracknell. Thank you, Algernon. It is very thoughtful of you. [Rising, and following Algernon.] I'm sure the programme will be delightful, after a few expurgations. French songs I cannot possibly allow. People always seem to think that they are improper, and either look shocked, which is vulgar, or laugh, which is worse.

But German sounds a thoroughly respectable language, and indeed, I believe is so. Gwendolen, you will accompany me."
5. What is Gwendolen Fairfax's brother's name?

Answer: Gerald

"Gwendolen. Yes, but men often propose for practice. I know my brother Gerald does. All my lady-friends tell me so."
6. Who leases Jack's house in London by the year?

Answer: Lady Bloxham

"Jack. Well, I own a house in Belgrave Square, but it is let by the year to Lady Bloxham. Of course, I can get it back whenever I like, at six months' notice.

Lady Bracknell. Lady Bloxham? I don't know her.

Jack. Oh, she goes about very little. She is a lady considerably advanced in years."
7. What was Ernest originally going to die from, in Paris?

Answer: apoplexy

"Jack. Oh, before the end of the week I shall have got rid of him. I'll say he died in Paris of apoplexy. Lots of people die of apoplexy, quite suddenly, don't they?

"Algernon. Yes, but it's hereditary, my dear fellow. It's a sort of thing that runs in families. You had much better say a severe chill."
8. What was Cecily to read while Miss Prism and Dr. Chasuble went on a walk?

Answer: Politcal Economy

"Miss Prism. I think, dear Doctor, I will have a stroll with you. I find I have a headache after all, and a walk might do it good.

"Chasuble. With pleasure, Miss Prism, with pleasure. We might go as far as the schools and back.

"Miss Prism. That would be delightful. Cecily, you will read your Political Economy in my absence. The chapter on the Fall of the Rupee you may omit. It is somewhat too sensational. Even these metallic problems have their melodramatic side."
9. The name of Jack and Algernon's father was Ernest ________ Moncrieff.

Answer: John

"Jack. The Army Lists of the last forty years are here. These delightful records should have been my constant study. (Rushes to bookcase and tears the books out.) M. Generals... Mallam, Maxbohm, Magley, what ghastly names they have - Markby, Migsby, Mobbs, Moncrieff! Lieutenant 1840, Captain, Lieutenant-Colonel, Colonel, General 1869, Christian names, Ernest John. (Puts book very quietly down and speaks quite calmly.) I always told you, Gwendolen, my name was Ernest, didn't I? Well, it is Ernest after all. I mean it naturally is Ernest."
10. And finally, what is Miss Prism's first name?

Answer: Laetitia

"Chasuble. (To Miss Prism.) Laetitia! (Embraces her)

"Miss Prism. (Enthusiastically.) Frederick! At last!"
Source: Author SkiersDream

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