Victorian Era Themes and Characters

In Act 1, Section 3 of 'The Importance of Being Earnest', Lady Bracknell and Gwendolen are introduced. Lady Bracknell humorously comments on marriage, while Jack confesses his love to Gwendolen, who dreams of marrying someone named Ernest. Lady Bracknell interrogates Jack about his family, rejecting his proposal due to his lack of connections. Algernon plans to go bunburying, and Gwendolen's desire to marry a man named Ernest is satirically critiqued.

Who is Lady Bracknell in relation to Algernon?

• His sister

• His cousin

• His mother

• His aunt

What humorous comment does Lady Bracknell make about Lady Harbury?

• She looks older since her husband died

• She has moved to the countryside

• She looks younger since her husband died

• She has become wealthier

What does Jack confess to Gwendolen?

• He is moving away

• He dislikes her family

• He loves her

• He wants to travel

What does Lady Bracknell ask Algernon to help her with?

• Cooking dinner

• Planning a wedding

• Organizing a reception

• Writing a letter

Why does Gwendolen want to marry someone named Ernest?

• She likes the sound of the name

• It has been her lifelong dream

• Her father was named Ernest

• She read it in a book

What is Lady Bracknell's reaction to Jack's proposal to Gwendolen?

• She rejects it

• She is indifferent

• She encourages it

• She is thrilled

Why does Lady Bracknell reject Jack's proposal?

• He is too young

• He lacks family connections

• He is not wealthy

• He lives too far away

What does Gwendolen do after Lady Bracknell returns?

• Argues with Jack

• Tells her mother about the engagement

• Runs away

• Leaves the room

What does Jack reveal about his past to Algernon?

• He has a secret fortune

• He is a prince in disguise

• He was found in a handbag

• He was raised by wolves

What does Jack plan to do with his imaginary brother Ernest?

• Invite him to dinner

• Introduce him to Gwendolen

• Get rid of him

• Send him to school