Miss Prism and Jack's Identity

In Act Three, Section Three of 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' Dr. Chasuble arrives to christen Jack and Algernon, but Lady Bracknell disapproves. She interrogates Miss Prism about a baby she lost years ago, leading to the revelation that Jack is her nephew and Algernon's brother. Jack learns his real name is Ernest, fulfilling the play's comedic premise. The play concludes with the couples uniting and Jack realizing the importance of being earnest.

What is Dr. Chasuble's initial intention upon entering the scene?

• To deliver a sermon

• To confront Lady Bracknell

• To christen Jack and Algernon

• To marry Jack and Algernon

Why does Lady Bracknell want to see Miss Prism?

• To offer her a job

• To invite her to a party

• To inquire about a missing baby

• To discuss a novel

What does Lady Bracknell's reaction to Miss Prism's story reveal?

• Her concern for family reputation

• Her disdain for the lower class

• Her forgetfulness

• Her love for Jack

What did Miss Prism accidentally swap for the baby?

• A handbag

• A letter

• A pram

• A manuscript

Where was the baby left according to Miss Prism's confession?

• In a park

• At a train station

• In a church

• At a friend's house

How does Jack confirm his connection to Miss Prism's story?

• By asking Lady Bracknell

• By recognizing a handbag

• By recalling a memory

• By finding a letter

Who reveals Jack's true identity?

• Miss Prism

• Dr. Chasuble

• Lady Bracknell

• Algernon

What is the significance of the handbag in the play?

• It is a symbol of wealth

• It is a family heirloom

• It contains a secret letter

• It reveals Jack's true identity

What is Jack's real name?

• Ernest

• Algernon

• George

• John

How do they confirm Jack's father's name?

• By checking military records

• By asking Lady Bracknell

• Through a family portrait

• Through a family letter