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Part 1: A Comedy of Manners: The Importance of Being Earnest

Question 3 of 10 • FL-1001410-English Honors 4

Which line from The Importance of Being Earnest is an example of a commentary on marriage?

Answer
A
“I don’t play accurately—any one can play accurately—but I play with wonderful expression.”
B
“The very essence of romance is uncertainty. If ever I get married, I’ll certainly try to forget the fact.”
C
“The bread and butter is for Gwendolen. Gwendolen is devoted to bread and butter.”
D
“It is a very ungentlemanly thing to read a private cigarette case.”
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