The Importance of Being Ernest Act II Q and A
What do Gwendolen and Cecily discover?
1. They are both engaged to "Ernest Worthing" 2. Algernon is not "Ernest Worthing" 3. Jack is not "Ernest Worthing" 4. Ernest Worthing does not exist.
Who is Ernest?
Algernon Moncrieff. Algernon has come to the country disguised as Jack's imaginary brother.
Why has Cecily created an entire relationship with Ernest (in her mind)?
Because she is fascinated with "Uncle Jack's Brother"
Which character leads a fictional life?
Both Jack and Algernon
What do Jack and Algernon have appointments to do?
Both Jack and Algernon have appointments to be rechristened as "Ernest" by Dr. Chasuble. They make the appointments because they know that Gwendolen and Cecily prefer the name "Ernest" to any other, and think that they are actually named Ernest.
What does Cecily tell Algernon he should do to himself?
Cecily tells Algernon/Ernest he should "reform" himself.
What does Cecily believe to be the reason Jack is upset with Algernon?
Cecily thinks that Jack's anger is part of the long-standing bad feeling between the two "brothers"
Why doesn't Jack reveal Algernon's identity?
It would reveal his own deceptions and hypocricy
What does Jack announce when he comes home?
Jack announces that his brother, Ernest, has died in Paris from a "severe chill."
What does Jack need to do in order to keep Cecily from never speaking to him again?
Jack needs to shake hands with his "brother" Ernest/Algernon.
Who are the two confrontations in Act II Between?
Jack v. Algernon and Cecily v. Gwendolen
How does Cecily get out of her lesson?
She encourages Miss Prism to take a walk with Dr. Chasuble (the vicar) when he arrives on the scene, saying it would be good for Miss Prism's headache
How does Miss Prism respond when Cecily says Jack is too serious?
She says Jack is a model of duty and responsibility, and is even helping his troublesome younger brother Ernest.
What does Gwendolen reveal to Cecily?
That the Ernest Worthing Cecily thinks she is engaged to is Algernon Moncrieff, Gwedolen's cousin.
What does Cecily reveal to Gwendolen?
That the Ernest Worthing Gwendolen thinks she is engaged to is Jack Worthing, Cecily's guardian.
Why doesn't Cecily want to do her German grammar lesson?
she knows she looks "plain" after her German lessons
