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Part 3: Characterization in The Importance of Being Earnest

Question 3 • 26-27 Ignite English 12 NG KY-English Language Arts 12

Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.Jack. Miss Cardew’s family solicitors are Messrs. Markby, Markby, and Markby.Lady Bracknell. Markby, Markby, and Markby? A firm of the very highest position in their profession. Indeed I am told that one of the Mr. Markby’s is occasionally to be seen at dinner parties. So far I am satisfied.

Answer
A
social ranking
B
education
C
appearances
D
manners

Explanation

Lady Bracknell is satisfied because the solicitors are highly regarded and one of them is invited to dinner parties. She judges their acceptability by their professional standing and social connections, which reflect social ranking. The excerpt does not focus on their education, appearance, or manners.

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