The Importance of Being Earnest
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The Importance of Being Earnest

by

Oscar Wilde
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Act 1, Part 1 Quiz 9 questions
Act 1, Part 2 Quiz 9 questions
Act 2, Part 1 Quiz 7 questions
Act 2, Part 2 Quiz 9 questions
Act 3, Part 1 Quiz 8 questions
Act 3, Part 2 Quiz 7 questions
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