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WorksheetsThe Importance of Being Earnest Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
For whom does Lane work?
Jack
Ernest
Algy
Lady Bracknell
Who is Cecily’s tutor?
Gwendolyn
Ms. Prism
Lady Bracknell
What is the name of Algy’s make-believe friend?
Ernest
Bunbury
Lane
Chasuble
Where was Jack found as a baby?
Railroad station
Front step
Hospital
Who found Jack as a baby?
Bunbury
Lane
Cardew
Chasuble
Why does Lady Bracknell disapprove of Jack?
He smokes too much
He has too little money
He has too little friends
He has no parents
Why does Lady Bracknell end up approving of Cecily?
She is pretty
She is a good liar
She has money
She will do anything asked of her
At the end of the play, for what does Jack go upstairs looking?
A diary
A suitcase
A carry-on bag
Who tells Jack of his origins?
Algy
Lady Bracknell
Gwendolyn
Cecily
WHAT DOES LADY BRACKNELL ACCUSE MISS PRISM OF HAVING STOLEN TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS AGO?
A MANUSCRIPT
A BABY
A BABY CARRIAGE
A HANDBAG
WHAT DID MISS PRISM CONFUSE THE BABY WITH, CAUSING HER TO PLACE THE BABY IN A HANDBAG?
A SMALL DOG
A POTTED PLANT
A NOVEL MANUSCRIPT
A NEWSPAPER
Provide textual evidence to support the idea that Lady Bracknell represents the societal norms and values of the time period.
Lady Bracknell's dialogue and actions reflect the societal norms and values of the future.
Lady Bracknell's dialogue and actions reflect the societal norms and values of a different country.
Lady Bracknell's dialogue and actions reflect the societal norms and values of the time period.
Lady Bracknell's dialogue and actions reflect the societal norms and values of the animal kingdom.
Explain the significance of the handbag as a symbol in Act III. What does it represent and how does it contribute to the plot?
The handbag represents the characters' love for fashion and contributes to the plot by starting a fashion trend
The handbag symbolizes the characters' desire for wealth and contributes to the plot by leading to a robbery
The handbag represents the characters' secret plans and contributes to the plot by causing a series of misunderstandings
The handbag represents the truth about the characters' identities and contributes to the plot by revealing the deception and leading to the resolution of the misunderstandings.
Examine the role of mistaken identity in Act III. How does it add to the comedic elements of the play and create dramatic tension?
Mistaken identity in Act III has no impact on the comedic elements or dramatic tension.
The role of mistaken identity in Act III is insignificant and does not contribute to the comedic elements or dramatic tension.
Mistaken identity in Act III adds comedic elements and creates dramatic tension.
Mistaken identity in Act III only confuses the audience and does not serve any purpose in adding comedic elements or creating dramatic tension.
Evaluate the significance of the title 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in relation to the events and themes presented in Act III.
The title refers to the importance of being honest and truthful in all situations
The title reflects the theme of deception and the characters' struggle to maintain their earnestness amidst the chaos of mistaken identities and misunderstandings.
The title represents the characters' struggle to find their true identity
The title symbolizes the significance of financial stability and wealth
Discuss the role of deception in Act III. How does it contribute to the plot development and character relationships?
Deception in Act III does not contribute to the plot development or character relationships.
Deception in Act III only complicates the plot and creates unnecessary tension between characters.
Deception in Act III contributes to the plot development and character relationships by creating dramatic tension and revealing the characters' true identities.
Deception in Act III only serves to confuse the audience and does not contribute to the plot development or character relationships.
What are the italicized words in a play?
Character Names
Stage Directions
Dialogue
Setting
One of Oscar Wilde's many memorable --- is "I can resist everything but temptation."
catalysts
prodigies
epigrams
equinoxes
