Characters
He is the protagonist who was found in a handbag.
Jack Worthing (or Ernest).
Jack’s fictional, "sickly" friend who lives in the country.
Bunbury.
Why does Jack want to be christened?
To change his name.
Algernon says these are for the Aunt, but eats them all.
Cucumber sandwiches.
The location where Jack was discovered as a baby.
Victoria Station (the Brighton line).
Algernon’s formidable aunt who represents Victorian high society.
: Lady Bracknell.
Jack’s fake brother, who is supposedly "wicked" and lives in London.
Ernest Worthing.
What do Cecily and Gwendolen have in common in terms of their feelings towards men?
They are both attracted by the name "Ernest"
"In matters of grave importance, ......., not sincerity is the vital thing".
style
The item Algernon finds that reveals Jack’s real name.
A cigarette case.
The young ward of Jack who lives at his country estate
Cecily Cardew.
The reason Jack "kills off" his brother Ernest by the end of Act 1.
He wants to propose to Gwendolen and settle down.
Why does Cecily say that she and Algy have been engaged for the past three months?
She imagined it/wrote it in diary and made the romance exist when she heard of Ernest as Uncle Jack's "bad brother"
Algernon claims that "Divorces are made in..."
Heaven.
The specific brand of champagne Lane serves (or lacks).
Perrier-Jouët (or simply "the best" quality).
The manservant who is "perfectly pessimistic" about marriage.
Lane.
The "illness" Jack uses as an excuse to visit London.
A "severe chill" .
Why does Gwendolen say (to Cecily) that she has the "prior claim" over Ernest?
Because Ernest asked her the day before, whereas Ernest only asked Cecily 10 minutes ago!
If you are not [wicked], then you have certainly been deceiving us all in a very ..... manner.
inexcusable
The number of Jack’s town residence (Belgrave Square).
Number 149.
The person Gwendolen’s father, Lord Bracknell, is usually dining with.
by himself, he is never seen and is ignored by the family.
Lady Bracknell’s primary concern regarding Jack's lineage
His lack of parents/social standing.
Why is it "painful" for Jack to say the truth about not having a brother?
Because he's taken the habit of lying/inventing/making things up in order to do whatever he wants. He isn't used to saying the truth and he's a bit humiliated.
Jack says this is "not a fit subject for a public department."
Memory.
The colour of the ribbon on the handbag (according to Jack).
It didn't have a ribbon.