Part 2: Literary Devices in The Importance of Being Earnest

Question 1

What traits does Lady Bracknell show in this passage? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: She is instructive toward Algernon.; B: She is determined.; D: She is reluctant to agree.

Question 2

What do you learn about Jack and Algernon from this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: They will go to great lengths for the women they love.

Question 3

What does this passage most clearly convey about Lady Bracknell?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: She believes strongly in the importance of rules.

Question 4

What does this passage convey about Lady Bracknell’s values?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: She believes that wealth makes someone more desirable.

Question 5

What behaviors or ideas does Jack most clearly disapprove of, based on this passage? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: being untruthful; B: eating too much; D: overstaying one’s welcome

Part 2: Literary Devices in The Importance of Being Earnest Answers