1. Jack tells his family that “Ernest” has died of a severe chill. How is this an example of dramatic irony?
   
   

A“Ernest” hasn’t arrived at the house yet

B“Ernest” has, in fact, died of a severe chill

C“Ernest” is actually Bunbury

D“Ernest” arrived at the country house earlier

1. What is Cecliy’s response when “Ernest” asks if she will marry him?
   
   

AShe says yes because they’re already engaged

BShe says no because they’ve only just met

CShe says yes because she knows that it’s love at first sight

DShe says no because her Uncle Jack wouldn’t approve

1. What is causing the conflict between Cecily and Gwendolen?
   
   

AOne wants to get married before the other

BBoth want to get married on the same day

CThe believe they are in love with the same man

DOne believes she is prettier than the other

1. Why do both Jack and Algernon wish to be christened?
   
   

AThey don't actually want to be christened

BThey have had a religious experience

CDr. Chasuble is forcing this rite upon them

DBoth men wish to change their names

1. Think about the main characters and events of Act 2. Which character says the following?
   
   

“You silly boy! Of course. Why, we have been engaged for the last three months.”

ALady Bracknell

BMiss Prism

CGwendolen

D.Cecily

1. Think about the main characters and events of Act 2. Which character says the following?
   
   

“How you can sit there calmly eating muffins when we are in this horrible trouble, I can’t make out. You seem to me to be perfectly heartless.”

AJack

BAlgernon

CRev. Chasuble

DMerriman

1. In Act 2, Jack says, "You young scoundrel, Algy, you must get out of this place as soon as possible. I don’t allow any Bunburying here."
   
   

The bold text represents a certain literary device. What is it?

Asituational irony

Bdramatic irony

Cverbal irony

Dphysical irony