The Importance of Being Earnest Questions

The video tutorial covers 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' a play set in 1890s England. It begins with Algernon Moncrieff's flat, where Jack Worthing, who leads a double life as Ernest, plans to propose to Gwendolen. Conflicts arise due to Jack's dual identity and Algernon's imaginary friend Bunbury. Lady Bracknell disapproves of Jack's proposal due to his unknown origins. Meanwhile, Algernon, posing as Ernest, flirts with Jack's ward, Cecily. Both women discover the truth about their fiancés' identities, leading to a series of revelations. Ultimately, Jack learns his real name is Ernest, resolving the conflicts and allowing him to marry Gwendolen.

Where is the setting of the play 'The Importance of Being Earnest'?

• France in the 1800s

• Italy in the 1900s

• Germany in the 1880s

• England in the 1890s

What is the relationship between Algernon and Gwendolen?

• Friends

• Cousins

• Strangers

• Siblings

What is Jack Worthing's alternate identity when he is in town?

• Lane

• Ernest

• Bunbury

• Algernon

Who is Algernon's imaginary friend used to avoid social obligations?

• Ernest

• Jack

• Lane

• Bunbury

Who is Jack's ward?

• Gwendolen

• Lady Bracknell

• Miss Prism

• Cecily

What does Lady Bracknell discover about Jack that makes her reject him as a suitor?

• He is not wealthy

• He is not a real person

• He is already married

• He was adopted and has no direct family

What does Lady Bracknell do when she returns to find Ernest and Gwendolen alone?

• She congratulates them

• She leaves immediately

• She quizzes Jack about his background

• She arranges their wedding

Who arrives at Jack's country home pretending to be his brother?

• Algernon

• Dr. Chasuble

• Miss Prism

• Lane

What does Jack ask Dr. Chasuble to do after announcing his brother's death?

• Marry him

• Adopt him

• Perform a funeral

• Christen him

What does Cecily inform Algernon about their engagement?

• She wants to marry someone else

• They are not engaged

• She does not believe in marriage

• They have been engaged for months