Question

The Importance of Being Earnest Unit Test
Match the character to his or her quote.


a. Algernon
b. Cecily
c. Gwendolen
d. Jack
e. Lady Bracknell
f. Miss Prism

1. “From the moment I saw you I distrusted you. I felt that you were false and deceitful. I am never deceived in such matters. My first impressions of people are invariably right.” (1 point)

2. “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.”
(1 point)

3. "I don’t quite like women who are interested in philanthropic work. I think it is so forward of them.”
(1 point)

4. “I hate people who are not serious about meals. It is so shallow of them.”
(1 point)

5. “To speak frankly, I am not in favour of long engagements. They give people the opportunity of finding out each other’s character before marriage, which I think is never advisable.”
(1 point)

6. “You should get married. A misanthrope I can understand—a womanthrope, never!”
(1 point)

Multiple Choice
7. What leads Algernon to suspect that Ernest/Jack is a Bunburyist? (1 point)Algernon finds a handkerchief embroidered “Jack Worthing” in his friend’s jacket pocket.
Gwendolen tells him that his name is really Jack.
He overhears him call himself Jack to a friend.
He sees an inscription on a cigarette case.

8. Why does Gwendolen always travel with her diary? (1 point)She believes people should always have something sensational to read on the train.
She is hoping to write a three-volume novel based on her life.
She wants to be ready if she has to prove an event took place.
She wants to give it to Jack as a birthday present.

9. How does Jack finally discover his father’s, and his, name? (1 point)He finds it in the Army Lists.
He finds it in the family Bible.
Lady Bracknell tells him.
Miss Prism tells him.

10. How does Algernon find out where Jack’s house in the country is located? (1 point)He eavesdrops on Jack.
He has Lane find out.
He steals Jack’s mail.
Jack tells him.

11. What is Bunburying? (1 point)Making up a fake identity to avoid debt collectors.
Making up a fake name in order to impress a woman.
Making up a fake story to escape responsibilities.
Traveling to the country to engage in leisure activities.

12. Which of the following is the best synonym for charming? (1 point)debonair
eccentric
effeminate
heretical

13. Utilitarian is to frivolous as metaphysical is to _________. (1 point)earthly
otherworldly
pointless
serious

14. If someone is bewildered, he is (1 point)angry.
confident.
confused.
happy.

15. If a task is arduous, it is (1 point)a thankless job.
difficult to achieve.
one that comes with a great reward.
something a child could do.

16. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:

His ______________ was remarkable—I couldn’t believe how calm he remained through the whole ordeal with the police. (1 point)credulity
effrontery
equanimity
morbidity

17. Which of the following is the best synonym for indecorous?

(1 point)decorative
mean
ugly
undignified

18. For what type of irony is the opposite of what is intended said? (1 point)comic irony
dramatic irony
irony of situation
verbal irony

19. For what type of irony does the audience know something the character does not?

(1 point)comic irony
dramatic irony
irony of situation
verbal irony

Short Answer

For questions 20–23, respond in 3–5 senteces (5 pts). Your teacher will grade your response to ensure you receive proper credit for your answer.
20. What elements of the Restoration comedy are seen in The Importance of Being Earnest? (5 points)

21. What is the significance of the repetition of the word absurd in the play? (5 points)

22. What is the function of the characters of Miss Prism and Chasuble? (5 points)

Essay

Note: Your teacher will grade your response to ensure you receive proper credit.

Choose one of the following questions to respond to. You may not refer to the text as you compose your response. Your response should be at least two paragraphs long. Respond in a well-organized essay written in complete sentences. (25 pts)


23. a. Explain the significance of the full title of the play: The Importance of Being Earnest (A Trivial Comedy for Serious People). Discuss the meaning of the word earnest and the name Ernest as well as how Wilde communicates his message regarding trivial and serious matters. Use examples from the play.

b. How is the consumption of food used as a symbol in the play? What does food stand for in the play? How does Oscar Wilde use symbolism in his social commentary? Use examples from the play to support your answer. (25 points)

Answer 1

This is a 1/4 of your test? Don't lie, dude. IT's the whole test. The test itself, is very simple. You just need to read "The Importance of Being Earnest" and you'll find all of your answers. No need for cheating.

Answer 2

1:c
2:d
3:b
4:a
5:e
6:f

Answer 3

c
d
b
a
e
f
d
ac
a
c
a
a
c
b
c
d
d
b

Answer 4

1.c
2.d
3.b
4.a

Answer 5

ist answer is lady bracknel u shud the rest

Answer 6

Technically this person is not cheating because he is still learning it in order to get the answer. If the answer is right then he's learning. Talked about this with my therapist she said it's learning.

Answer 7

Dude, I have this test. CA??? This is all the test! Not freakin' 1/4 of it!

Answer 8

This is the whole test for CA, English 10. Seriously? Its easy if you just read the play.

Answer 9

What is Bunburying? (1 point)

Making up a fake identity to avoid debt collectors.
Making up a fake name in order to impress a woman.
Making up a fake story to escape responsibilities.
Traveling to the country to engage in leisure activities.

Answer 10

c
d
b
a
e
f
d
a
a
c
a
a
c
b
c
d
d
b

Answer 11

I don't understand why you all comment on this if your not going to put the answer to his question . everyone that does CA uses this cramp so to save everyone sometime, don't posted anything unless you are giving the answers.

Answer 12

@writeacher yes i do. I am horrible at english and i have a hard time with it. And i have add so its even harder. Thats why i need help, and this is only 1/4 of my test.

Answer 13

c
d
b
a
e
f
d
a
a
c
a
a
c
b
c
d
d
b

Answer 14

Dummkopf!

Answer 15

Now really!! You expect someone to do your test for you??