Question

Upon his return to Hertfordshire, whose death does Jack announce to Miss Prism and Dr. Chasuble?

• A. Algernon’s
• B. Cecily’s brother’s
• C. Cecily’s sister’s
• D. Ernest’s

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Ernest’s

• Upon his return to Hertfordshire, Jack announces the death of his (fictional) brother Ernest to Miss Prism and Dr. Chasuble.

• Jack had previously decided to “kill off” Ernest as a way to end his double life and simplify things, especially since he planned to marry Gwendolen. He dramatically arrives at his country estate wearing mourning clothes and solemnly declares that his brother Ernest has died of a severe chill in Paris.

• However, this plan backfires spectacularly when he discovers that Algernon has arrived at the Manor House, pretending to be Ernest and is happily chatting with Cecily. This forces Jack into an awkward and hilarious situation, as he must now explain how his "dead" brother is very much alive.