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The Importance of Being Earnest Trivia Quiz

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Last updated: 04/04/2023
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If you are a fan of Oscar Wilde's play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," then you should take this trivia quiz. Test your knowledge of the characters and their witty lines, as well as the play's themes and motifs. One question could ask about the character of Algernon Moncrieff and his eccentric behavior, or the various disguises used throughout the play. This online "The Importance of Being Earnest" quiz will challenge your memory and critical thinking skills, so give it a try and see how well you fare. Don't miss out on the chance to impress your friends with your mastery of one of the greatest comedies in English literature.

Question 1:
In The Importance of Being Earnest, what is the name of the protagonist who invents a fictional brother named Ernest?
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Question 2:
What is the primary setting of The Importance of Being Earnest?
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Question 3:
Who is the author of the play The Importance of Being Earnest?
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Question 4:
What is the name of Algernon's imaginary friend he uses as an excuse to avoid social obligations?
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Question 5:
In The Importance of Being Earnest, who is revealed to be Jack Worthing's real mother?
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Question 6:
Which literary device is central to the play The Importance of Being Earnest?
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Question 7:
In The Importance of Being Earnest, what object does Jack Worthing find that reveals his true identity?
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Question 8:
Who does Jack Worthing fall in love with in The Importance of Being Earnest?
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Question 9:
What is the full title of the play The Importance of Being Earnest?
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Question 10:
What year was The Importance of Being Earnest first performed?
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Question 11:
In the play, who is revealed to be Algernon's elder brother?
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Question 12:
What is the name of the governess who raised Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest?
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Question 13:
Which character in The Importance of Being Earnest is known for her strict moral views and desire for social advancement?
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Question 14:
In The Importance of Being Earnest, who does Algernon fall in love with and become engaged to?
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