"Who?"
At the beginning of the play, who is Algernon expecting a visit from?
Lady Bracknell.
What is Cecily's opinion of her uncle at the beginning of Act II (2)?
He is a very serious man.
How does Lady Bracknell respond to Jack's story of his adoption?
She mentions Jack has had a rough life, but he cannot marry Gwendolen because of it.
Where does Algernon "take off" to when overhearing the address he wrote on his arm/sleeve?
Jack Worthing's country house.
Why does Algernon believe marriage proposals are unromantic?
After you propose, the excitement dies down.
Who arrives when Miss Prism goes for a walk with Dr. Chasuble?
Mr. Ernest Worthing.
What do Algernon and Jack do after the women leave the room?
They fight over muffins and tea and argue with each other.
How does Jack plan to get rid of his fictitious brother Ernest?
Kill off his ego.
Where was the loosely-handled-handbag misplaced at, that held Jack Worthing inside instead of a manuscript?
A cloakroom in Victoria Station.
Why does Cecily keep a diary?
Written memories are always remembered, as thoughts are not.
Who is the baby that Miss Prism lost?
Jack Worthing.
What is revealed to be the relationship between Algernon and Jack?
They are brothers.
How long does Algernon plan to stay at Jack's country house?
1 Week.
Where did Jack Worthing end up, after being found in the loosely-handled-handbag?
With Thomas Cardew
Why does Lady Bracknell disapprove of long engagements?
It gives the couple enough time to get to know each other.
Who is Cecily Cardew to Jack Worthing?
Jack Worthing's Ward.
What is a "Bunburyist?"
An individual who creates a fictitious relative or friend who requires constant attention and care.
How do Gwendolen and Cecily attempt to prove who is engaged to Ernest?
They mention how long they have been engaged to him.
Where did Jack go at the beginning of act I, to have tea with Algernon?
Algernon's flat.
Why does Jack Worthing arrive at his country house dressed in all black?
The "mourning of his brother".
Who is the actual mother to Jack Worthing?
Mrs. Moncrieff
What is Jack Worthing's real name?
Ernest Worthing.
How does Gwendolen respond when she learns that Cecily is Jack's ward?
She gets surprised and wishes ugliness and poor on Cecily.
Where did Jack Worthing say the cigarette case came from in act I (1)?
Aunt Cecily.
Why is Gwendolen critical of Jack Worthing's marriage proposal?
She thinks he has not had enough practice to propose.