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Read the statement from a paper on The Importance of Being Earnest.The Importance of Being Earnest contains the features of a comedy of manners.

A

Merriman. Mr. Ernest Worthing has just driven over from the station.

B

Algernon. It is much pleasanter being here with you.

C

Miss Prism. No married man is ever attractive except to his wife.

D

Chasuble. Mr. Worthing, I offer you my sincere condolence.

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Read the beginning of The Importance of Being Earnest.Title: The Importance of Being Earnestby Oscar WildeThe Persons in the PlayJohn Worthing, J.P.Algernon MoncrieffRev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.Merriman, ButlerLane, ManservantLady BracknellHon. Gwendolen FairfaxCecily CardewMiss Prism, GovernessFirst ActSCENEMorning-room in Algernon’s flat in Half-Moon Street. The room is luxuriously and artistically furnished. The sound of a piano is heard in the adjoining room.[Lane is arranging afternoon tea on the table, and after the music has ceased, Algernon enters.]Algernon. Did you hear what I was playing, Lane?Lane. I didn’t think it polite to listen, sir.

A

The setting at the opening of the play makes a comment on the benefits of being married.

B

The names of the characters in the play help Wilde illustrate the differences between social classes.

C

The title is helpful in establishing the play as a comedy of manners because it makes use of witty wordplay.

D

The first line of dialogue in the play helps Wilde emphasize a contrast between city and country life.

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deviceepigramjokepun

A

device

B

epigram

C

joke

D

pun

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Read the statement from a paper on The Importance of Being Earnest.The Importance of Being Earnest contains the features of a comedy of manners.

A

Merriman. Mr. Ernest Worthing has just driven over from the station.

B

Algernon. It is much pleasanter being here with you.

C

Miss Prism. No married man is ever attractive except to his wife.

D

Chasuble. Mr. Worthing, I offer you my sincere condolence.

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Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Lady Bracknell. . . . I think some preliminary inquiry on my part would not be out of place. Mr. Worthing, is Miss Cardew at all connected with any of the larger railway stations in London? I merely desire information. Until yesterday I had no idea that there were any families or persons whose origin was a Terminus.

A

“my part would not be out of place.”

B

“larger railway stations in London.”

C

“I merely desire information.”

D

“whose origin was a Terminus.”

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deviceepigramjokepun

A

device

B

epigram

C

joke

D

pun

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Read the beginning of The Importance of Being Earnest.Title: The Importance of Being Earnestby Oscar WildeThe Persons in the PlayJohn Worthing, J.P.Algernon MoncrieffRev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.Merriman, ButlerLane, ManservantLady BracknellHon. Gwendolen FairfaxCecily CardewMiss Prism, GovernessFirst ActSCENEMorning-room in Algernon’s flat in Half-Moon Street. The room is luxuriously and artistically furnished. The sound of a piano is heard in the adjoining room.[Lane is arranging afternoon tea on the table, and after the music has ceased, Algernon enters.]Algernon. Did you hear what I was playing, Lane?Lane. I didn’t think it polite to listen, sir.

A

The setting at the opening of the play makes a comment on the benefits of being married.

B

The names of the characters in the play help Wilde illustrate the differences between social classes.

C

The title is helpful in establishing the play as a comedy of manners because it makes use of witty wordplay.

D

The first line of dialogue in the play helps Wilde emphasize a contrast between city and country life.

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Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Lady Bracknell. . . . I think some preliminary inquiry on my part would not be out of place. Mr. Worthing, is Miss Cardew at all connected with any of the larger railway stations in London? I merely desire information. Until yesterday I had no idea that there were any families or persons whose origin was a Terminus.

A

“my part would not be out of place.”

B

“larger railway stations in London.”

C

“I merely desire information.”

D

“whose origin was a Terminus.”

5

Miss Prism. . . . The good ended happily, and the bad unhappily. That is what Fiction means.How does the epigram affect this scene?

A

It suggests the serious idea that tidy endings are uncommon in real life.

B

It explains the humorous idea that bad endings are usually happy.

C

It introduces the pessimistic idea that happy endings only happen in stories.

D

It reveals the optimistic idea that most endings are a good thing.

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Miss Prism. . . . The good ended happily, and the bad unhappily. That is what Fiction means.How does the epigram affect this scene?

A

It suggests the serious idea that tidy endings are uncommon in real life.

B

It explains the humorous idea that bad endings are usually happy.

C

It introduces the pessimistic idea that happy endings only happen in stories.

D

It reveals the optimistic idea that most endings are a good thing.

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How does Wilde poke fun at Victorian society in the passage? Select three answers.

A

Lady Bracknell says her maid is trustworthy but has to bribe her to get help.

B

The names of the college and class seem reasonable to Gwendolen’s father.

C

Gwendolen’s father appears to be an unhappy man.

D

Lady Bracknell says it is wrong to be honest with her husband.

E

Lady Bracknell does not approve of Gwendolen dating Jack.

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How does Wilde poke fun at Victorian society in the passage? Select three answers.

A

Lady Bracknell says her maid is trustworthy but has to bribe her to get help.

B

The names of the college and class seem reasonable to Gwendolen’s father.

C

Gwendolen’s father appears to be an unhappy man.

D

Lady Bracknell says it is wrong to be honest with her husband.

E

Lady Bracknell does not approve of Gwendolen dating Jack.

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analytical datapersonal anecdotesrhetorical devicesstatistical evidence

A

analytical data

B

personal anecdotes

C

rhetorical devices

D

statistical evidence

7

Which excerpt from The War of the Worlds uses a vivid visual description for aesthetic impact?

A

"I saw the shopman struggling still on the edge of the pit."

B

"I found myself alone, and saw the people on the other side of the pit running off, Stent among them."

C

"A lank tentacular appendage gripped the edge of the cylinder, another swayed in the air."

D

"Even at this first encounter, this first glimpse, I was overcome with disgust and dread."

7

Which sentence contains a pronoun shift error?

A

When we play football, our whole neighborhood joins in.

B

If you want to join the chorus, they have to audition.

C

When writing of mine is read aloud, I get nervous.

D

If his grades are high enough, he will get a scholarship.

7

Which two definitions of the word little does the pun in this excerpt rely on?

A

few

B

thin

C

small

D

mean

E

young

8

Read this sentence from a report on Oscar Wilde.Oscar Wilde’s humor points out that many people are not who they appear to be, which is a critique on the emphasis placed on appearance in society.

“

“From little Cecily, with her fondest love to her dear Uncle Jack.”

“

“There is no objection, I admit, to an aunt being a small aunt . . .”

“

“You are the most earnest-looking person I ever saw in my life.”

“

“Well, my name is Ernest in town and Jack in the country . . .”

8

Read the sentence.The band members came to the hospital to visit a sick fan.

A

himself

B

itself

C

theirselves

D

themselves

8

Read the passage.(1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2) Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it’s time for the next stage” of learning with tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that tablets aren’t a good choice because initially they’re very expensive. (5) The secretary of education pointed out that tablets can be updated regularly, which saves money in the long run. (6) Not to mention the pluses of having the latest and greatest info! (7) Many experts agree that switching to tablets is important for the future of education.

A

by replacing the word “argue” with the word “fight”

B

by deleting the entire sentence from the paragraph

C

by changing “aren’t” to “are not” and “they’re” to “they are”

D

by moving the sentence to the end of the paragraph

9

The tone of Oscar Wilde’s critique in The Importance of Being Earnest is

A

aggressive.

B

serious.

C

humorous.

D

angry.

9

To avoid vague pronouns and pronoun shifts, the writer should make sure that all pronouns

A

are subjective.

B

show ownership.

C

are first-person singular.

D

match their antecedents.

9

Read the passage from an argumentative essay.Social media is hurting students’ educations. According to one recent study, students who used social media had a lower GPA than students who did not, and students who studied while using social media scored 20% lower on tests. However, it is true that some students use social media to improve in school by talking about classes, homework, and other educational topics.

A

a counterclaim to address the rebuttal.

B

a more detailed initial claim statement.

C

a rebuttal to address the counterclaim.

D

a rhetorical device to appeal to logic.

10

Which line from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest is a paradox?

A

“It is awfully hard work doing nothing.”

B

“I have something very particular to say to Mr. Worthing.”

C

“You are not quite old enough to do that.”

D

“It may be necessary to do something desperate.”

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Read the passage from an argumentative essay.Social media is hurting students’ educations. According to one recent study, students who used social media had a lower GPA than students who did not, and students who studied while using social media scored 20% lower on tests. However, it is true that some students use social media to improve in school by talking about classes, homework, and other educational topics.

A

a counterclaim to address the rebuttal.

B

a more detailed initial claim statement.

C

a rebuttal to address the counterclaim.

D

a rhetorical device to appeal to logic.

10

Read the passage.(1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2) Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it’s time for the next stage” of learning with tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that t

r

replacing the word “money” with the word “dough.”

d

deleting the sentence to clarify the overall argument.

i

inserting the phrase “are awesomely fast” after “tablets” to add personality.

a

adding the transition “however” at the beginning to connect the ideas better.

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definiteobjectivepossessivevague

A

definite

B

objective

C

possessive

D

vague

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Read the sentence.They asked about the bike, and I told them it was mine.

A

They

B

I

C

it

D

mine

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Read the passage.(1) Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately.

A

A sentence stating the claim should be added before sentence 1.

B

Sentence 2 should be deleted because it does not clearly support the claim.

C

Sentence 4 should be revised to incorporate strong supporting evidence.

D

A sentence that includes a strong rebuttal should be added after sentence 7.

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possessivereciprocalreflexivesubjective

A

possessive

B

reciprocal

C

reflexive

D

subjective

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A type of wordplay that relies on two words that sound the same or a single word that has two distinct meanings is called a(n)

A

pun.

B

paradox.

C

epigram.

D

understatement.

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Lady Bracknell.

h

her concern with a party instead of Mr. Bunbury’s health

h

her interest in playing classical music at her reception

h

her jealousy over Algernon’s friendship with the sickly Mr. Bunbury

h

her concern about the health of Algernon’s friend

12

What literary device does Oscar Wilde use in the title of his play The Importance of Being Earnest?

A

epigram

B

understatement

C

pun

D

paradox

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Read the excerpt from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest.[Lady Bracknell.] I have always been of opinion that a man who desires to get married should know either everything or nothing. Which do you know?Jack. [After some hesitation.] I know nothing, Lady Bracknell.Lady Bracknell. I am pleased to hear it. I do not approve of anything that tampers with natural ignorance. Ignorance is like a delicate exotic fruit; touch it and the bloom is gone. The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound. Fortunately in England, at any rate, education produces no effect whatsoever.

A

marriage

B

education

C

tradition

D

government

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Which two definitions of the word little does the pun in this excerpt rely on?

A

few

B

thin

C

small

D

mean

E

young

13

Which line from The Importance of Being Earnest highlights the divide between the social classes in Victorian society?

“

“Really, if the lower orders don’t set us a good example, what on earth is the use of them?”

“

“What else should bring one anywhere? Eating as usual, I see, Algy!”

“

“I have invented an invaluable permanent invalid called Bunbury, in order that I may be able to go down into the country whenever I choose.”

“

“I know. You are absurdly careless about sending out invitations. It is very foolish of you. Nothing annoys people so much as not receiving invitations.”

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Read the passage.No science fiction anthology is complete without an excerpt from The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. It has every element of great science fiction: suspense, intrigue, and Martians. The story is a timeless classic. It captivated readers nearly one hundred years ago, and it is still relevant and spellbinding.

A

to inform readers about a variety of H. G. Wells's literary works

B

to entertain readers with details from The War of the Worlds

C

to inform readers about methods for writing science fiction novels

D

to persuade readers of the literary merit of The War of the Worlds

13

Which sentence uses a reflexive pronoun correctly?

A

They bought concert tickets for me and themselves.

B

The band signed autographs for my friends and myself.

C

My friend got the band to take a photo with herself.

D

They seemed to feel genuinely appreciated by ourselves.

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Which of these are features of a comedy of manners? Select four answers. witty wordplayscientific explanationsconcern with appearancesdifferences between social classesdifferences between country and city life

A

witty wordplay

B

scientific explanations

C

concern with appearances

D

differences between social classes

E

differences between country and city life

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Algernon.

A

Algernon holds his servant to an unreasonable standard because he expects the lower classes to be good examples for the upper class.

A

Algernon excuses his servant after Lane provides refreshments, and the two men chat about marriage and family life.

L

Lane defends marriage while Algernon jokes about it.

L

Lane lectures Algernon about his disrespectful attitude.

14

Which sentence uses a reciprocal pronoun correctly?

A

Parker likes to text one another’s phones during class.

B

Giovanna and Saleem peer edit each other’s stories.

C

Avani asked when she could look at one another’s model.

D

Yuto and Clara both studied the other’s artwork.

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A writer should use a reciprocal pronoun when

A

the antecedent of the pronoun needs added emphasis.

B

two or more subjects of the sentence are also objects.

C

the pronoun functions as the main subject of the sentence.

D

the objects in the sentence are not related to the subject.

15

Read the excerpt from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest.Jack. I am in love with Gwendolen. I have come up to town expressly to propose to her.Algernon. I thought you had come up for pleasure? . . . I call that business.Jack. How utterly unromantic you are!

A

Jack confesses that he has come to the city to propose.

B

Jack scolds Algernon for not being romantic.

C

Algernon pokes fun at his friend Jack for falling in love and becoming interested in Gwendolen.

D

Algernon pokes fun at the fact that marriage in his society often is based on social rules, not romance.

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Read the excerpt from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest.[Lady Bracknell.] I have always been of opinion that a man who desires to get married should know either everything or nothing. Which do you know?Jack. [After some hesitation.] I know nothing, Lady Bracknell.Lady Bracknell. I am pleased to hear it. I do not approve of anything that tampers with natural ignorance. Ignorance is like a delicate exotic fruit; touch it and the bloom is gone. The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound. Fortunately in England, at any rate, education produces no effect whatsoever.

A

marriage

B

education

C

tradition

D

government

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Read the excerpt from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest.Algernon. In the third place, I know perfectly well whom she will place me next to, to-night. She will place me next Mary Farquhar, who always flirts with her own husband across the dinner-table. That is not very pleasant. Indeed, it is not even decent . . . and that sort of thing is enormously on the increase. The amount of women in London who flirt with their own husbands is perfectly scandalous. It looks so bad. It is simply washing one’s clean linen in public. Besides, now that I know you to be a confirmed Bunburyist I naturally want to talk to you about Bunburying.

A

“. . . I know perfectly well whom she will place me next to . . .”

B

“She will place me next Mary Farquhar, who always flirts . . .”

C

“It is simply washing one’s clean linen in public.”

D

“Besides, now that I know you to be a confirmed Bunburyist . . .”

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Read the sentences.Rahul and Ori sorted through all the video games that were theirs. After counting it, Ori realized that between them, they had all the games in the series.

A

Rahul and Ori sorted through all the video games that were their. After counting it, Ori realized that between them, they had all the games in the series.

B

Rahul and Ori sorted through all the video games that were theirs. After counting them, Ori realized that between them, they had all the games in the series.

C

Rahul and Ori sorted through all the video games that were theirs. After counting it, Ori realized that between they, they had all the games in the series.

D

Rahul and Ori sorted through all the video games that were theirs. After counting it, Ori realized that between them, them had all the games in the series.

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Read the excerpt from H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds.The end of the cylinder was being screwed out from within. Nearly two feet of shining screw projected. Somebody blundered against me, and I narrowly missed being pitched onto the top of the screw. I turned, and as I did so the screw must have come out, for the lid of the cylinder fell upon the gravel with a ringing concussion. I stuck my elbow into the person behind me, and turned my head towards the Thing again. For a moment that circular cavity seemed perfectly black. I had the sunset in my eyes.

A

with the inclusion of factual data

B

through the suspenseful mood

C

with the use of gory details

D

through the relaxed tone

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Read the excerpt from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest.Jack. Oh, Gwendolen is as right as a trivet. As far as she is concerned, we are engaged. Her mother is perfectly unbearable. Never met such a Gorgon . . . I don’t really know what a Gorgon is like, but I am quite sure that Lady Bracknell is one. In any case, she is a monster, without being a myth, which is rather unfair . . . I beg your pardon, Algy, I suppose I shouldn’t talk about your own aunt in that way before you.Algernon. My dear boy, I love hearing my relations abused. It is the only thing that makes me put up with them at all. Relations are simply a tedious pack of people, who haven’t got the remotest knowledge of how to live, nor the smallest instinct about when to die.

A

In traditional society, Algernon would be expected to defend his aunt. Instead, he speaks freely about his feelings toward family.

B

In traditional society, Algernon would be expected to speak kindly to Jack. Instead, he is harsh in his response.

C

Algernon rises to his aunt’s defense when Jack becomes critical of her personality.

D

Algernon explains that his aunt is difficult, but that Gwendolen is a favorite cousin.

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Read the excerpt from H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds.There were raised voices, and some sort of struggle appeared to be going on about the pit. Strange imaginings passed through my mind. As I drew nearer I heard Stent's voice:"Keep back! Keep back!"A boy came running towards me."It's a-movin'," he said to me as he passed; "a-screwin' and a-screwin' out. I don't like it. I'm a-goin' 'ome, I am."I went on to the crowd. There were really, I should think, two or three hundred people elbowing and jostling one another, the one or two ladies there being by no means the least active.

A

through vivid adjectives

B

through tense dialogue

C

through expert testimony

D

through background information

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Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Gwendolen. Let us preserve a dignified silence.Cecily. Certainly. It’s the only thing to do now. [Enter Jack followed by Algernon. They whistle some dreadful popular air from a British Opera.]Gwendolen. This dignified silence seems to produce an unpleasant effect.Cecily. A most distasteful one.Gwendolen. But we will not be the first to speak.Cecily. Certainly not.Gwendolen. Mr. Worthing, I have something very particular to ask you. Much depends on your reply.

A

praise the strict social codes of Victorian society.

B

show the superiority of women in Victorian society.

C

mock the formal courtship rules of Victorian society.

D

explain the importance of romance in Victorian society.

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Which excerpt from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest. is an understatement?

A

“I am always telling that to your poor uncle, but he never seems to take much notice . . . as far as any improvement in his ailment goes.”

B

“Well, really, Gwendolen, I must say that I think there are lots of other much nicer names.”

C

“Gwendolen, I must get christened at once—I mean we must get married at once. There is no time to be lost.”

D

“You know that I love you, and you led me to believe, Miss Fairfax, that you were not absolutely indifferent to me.”

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Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Gwendolen. [To Jack.] Darling!Algernon. [To Cecily.] Darling! [They fall into each other's arms.][Enter Merriman. When he enters he coughs loudly, seeing the situation.]Merriman. Ahem! Ahem! Lady Bracknell!Jack. Good heavens![Enter Lady Bracknell. The couples separate in alarm. Exit Merriman.]Lady Bracknell. Gwendolen! What does this mean?

A

see a single narrator, thereby adding to the drama.

B

watch the actors' reactions, thereby adding to the humor.

C

witness different characters, thereby adding more tension.

D

view it being told in the past tense, thereby adding excitement.

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Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Gwendolen. Let us preserve a dignified silence.Cecily. Certainly. It’s the only thing to do now. [Enter Jack followed by Algernon. They whistle some dreadful popular air from a British Opera.]Gwendolen. This dignified silence seems to produce an unpleasant effect.Cecily. A most distasteful one.Gwendolen. But we will not be the first to speak.Cecily. Certainly not.Gwendolen. Mr. Worthing, I have something very particular to ask you. Much depends on your reply.

A

praise the strict social codes of Victorian society.

B

show the superiority of women in Victorian society.

C

mock the formal courtship rules of Victorian society.

D

explain the importance of romance in Victorian society.

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Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.Jack. [In a clear, cold voice.] Miss Cardew is the grand-daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Cardew of 149 Belgrave Square, S.W.; Gervase Park, Dorking, Surrey; and the Sporran, Fifeshire, N.B.Lady Bracknell. That sounds not unsatisfactory. Three addresses always inspire confidence, even in tradesmen. But what proof have I of their authenticity?Jack. I have carefully preserved the Court Guides of the period. They are open to your inspection, Lady Bracknell.Lady Bracknell. [Grimly.] I have known strange errors in that publication.Jack. Miss Cardew’s family solicitors are Messrs. Markby, Markby, and Markby.Lady Bracknell. Markby, Markby, and Markby? A firm of the very highest position in their profession. Indeed I am told that one of the Mr. Markby’s is occasionally to be seen at dinner parties. So far I am satisfied.

A

She thinks that family background is important.

B

She believes in the beauty of true love.

C

She desires to change her social status.

D

She distrusts people who have reputable names.

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Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Gwendolen. [To Jack.] Darling!Algernon. [To Cecily.] Darling! [They fall into each other's arms.][Enter Merriman. When he enters he coughs loudly, seeing the situation.]Merriman. Ahem! Ahem! Lady Bracknell!Jack. Good heavens![Enter Lady Bracknell. The couples separate in alarm. Exit Merriman.]Lady Bracknell. Gwendolen! What does this mean?

A

see a single narrator, thereby adding to the drama.

B

watch the actors' reactions, thereby adding to the humor.

C

witness different characters, thereby adding more tension.

D

view it being told in the past tense, thereby adding excitement.

20

Which Victorian social codes are reflected in this excerpt? Select two options.

A

the equality among the different social classes

B

the significance of being polite and mannerly

C

the emphasis on importance of appearances

D

the stress on etiquette in formal courtships

E

the importance of wealth and social ranking

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Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.Lady Bracknell. There are distinct social possibilities in Miss Cardew’s profile.Algernon. Cecily is the sweetest, dearest, prettiest girl in the whole world. And I don’t care twopence about social possibilities.

A

He cares more about romance than about social status.

B

He believes that wealth makes people more desirable.

C

He takes pleasure in rebelling against his aunt’s wishes.

D

He is primarily concerned with physical attractiveness.

20

Which Victorian social codes are reflected in this excerpt? Select two options.

A

the equality among the different social classes

B

the significance of being polite and mannerly

C

the emphasis on importance of appearances

D

the stress on etiquette in formal courtships

E

the importance of wealth and social ranking

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arrogantmannerlyreligiousimpatient

A

arrogant

B

mannerly

C

religious

D

impatient

21

Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.Jack. [In a pathetic voice.] Miss Prism, more is restored to you than this hand-bag. I was the baby you placed in it.Miss Prism. [Amazed.] You?Jack. [Embracing her.] Yes . . . mother!Miss Prism. [Recoiling in indignant astonishment.] Mr. Worthing! I am unmarried!

A

the importance of social rules

B

the importance of wealth

C

the importance of social ranking

D

the importance of equality

21

Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.Jack. Miss Cardew’s family solicitors are Messrs. Markby, Markby, and Markby.Lady Bracknell. Markby, Markby, and Markby? A firm of the very highest position in their profession. Indeed I am told that one of the Mr. Markby’s is occasionally to be seen at dinner parties. So far I am satisfied.

A

social ranking

B

education

C

appearances

D

manners

21

Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.Jack. I fear there can be no possible doubt about the matter. This afternoon during my temporary absence in London on an important question of romance, he obtained admission to my house by means of the false pretence of being my brother. Under an assumed name he drank, I’ve just been informed by my butler, an entire pint bottle of my Perrier-Jouet, Brut, ’89; wine I was specially reserving for myself. Continuing his disgraceful deception, he succeeded in the course of the afternoon in alienating the affections of my only ward. He subsequently stayed to tea, and devoured every single muffin. And what makes his conduct all the more heartless is, that he was perfectly well aware from the first that I have no brother, that I never had a brother, and that I don’t intend to have a brother, not even of any kind. I distinctly told him so myself yesterday afternoon.

A

being creative

B

being deceptive

C

being romantic

D

being determined

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Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Jack. . . . Old Mr. Thomas Cardew, who adopted me when I was a little boy, made me in his will guardian to his grand-daughter, Miss Cecily Cardew. Cecily, who addresses me as her uncle from motives of respect that you could not possibly appreciate, lives at my place in the country under the charge of her admirable governess, Miss Prism.Algernon. Where is that place in the country, by the way?Jack. That is nothing to you, dear boy. You are not going to be invited . . .

A

protectiveness

B

mischievousness

C

jealousy

D

compassion

22

Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Jack. . . . Old Mr. Thomas Cardew, who adopted me when I was a little boy, made me in his will guardian to his grand-daughter, Miss Cecily Cardew. Cecily, who addresses me as her uncle from motives of respect that you could not possibly appreciate, lives at my place in the country under the charge of her admirable governess, Miss Prism.Algernon. Where is that place in the country, by the way?Jack. That is nothing to you, dear boy. You are not going to be invited . . .

A

protectiveness

B

mischievousness

C

jealousy

D

compassion

23

anxious charactersdescriptive detailsfactual informationwitty language

A

anxious characters

B

descriptive details

C

factual information

D

witty language

23

anxious charactersdescriptive detailsfactual informationwitty language

A

anxious characters

B

descriptive details

C

factual information

D

witty language

24

Read the passage from an essay on The Importance of Being Earnest.Chasuble. . . . Your brother was, I believe, unmarried, was he not?Jack. Oh yes.Miss Prism. [Bitterly.] People who live entirely for pleasure usually are.

A

Wilde uses realism to instruct the audience so they approve of the marriage.

B

Wilde uses sarcasm to shame the audience into embracing the social code.

C

Wilde uses humor to entertain the audience while he comments on marriage.

D

Wilde uses criticism to instruct the audience about the importance of morality.

24

Read the passage from an essay on The Importance of Being Earnest.Chasuble. . . . Your brother was, I believe, unmarried, was he not?Jack. Oh yes.Miss Prism. [Bitterly.] People who live entirely for pleasure usually are.

A

Wilde uses realism to instruct the audience so they approve of the marriage.

B

Wilde uses sarcasm to shame the audience into embracing the social code.

C

Wilde uses humor to entertain the audience while he comments on marriage.

D

Wilde uses criticism to instruct the audience about the importance of morality.

25

Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Cecily. [Coming over very slowly.] But I don’t like German. It isn’t at all a becoming language. I know perfectly well that I look quite plain after my German lesson.Miss Prism. Child, you know how anxious your guardian is that you should improve yourself in every way. He laid particular stress on your German, as he was leaving for town yesterday. Indeed, he always lays stress on your German when he is leaving for town.Cecily. Dear Uncle Jack is so very serious! Sometimes he is so serious that I think he cannot be quite well.

A

plans on traveling abroad.

B

wishes she were smarter.

C

values looks over knowledge.

D

wants to be more responsible.

25

Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Cecily. [Coming over very slowly.] But I don’t like German. It isn’t at all a becoming language. I know perfectly well that I look quite plain after my German lesson.Miss Prism. Child, you know how anxious your guardian is that you should improve yourself in every way. He laid particular stress on your German, as he was leaving for town yesterday. Indeed, he always lays stress on your German when he is leaving for town.Cecily. Dear Uncle Jack is so very serious! Sometimes he is so serious that I think he cannot be quite well.

A

plans on traveling abroad.

B

wishes she were smarter.

C

values looks over knowledge.

D

wants to be more responsible.

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