Question

i need english help

Answer 1

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