Question

What arrangement does Jack make with Dr. Chasuble after announcing Ernest’s death?

• A. To rechristen himself Ernest
• B. To marry Gwendolen
• C. To hold a funeral
• D. To give a speech

Answer 1

Answer:

A. To rechristen himself Ernest

• After announcing his (fictional) brother Ernest’s death, Jack arranges with Dr. Chasuble to be christened under the name "Ernest" later that afternoon.

• Since Gwendolen has made it clear that she could only love a man named Ernest, Jack decides to get re-christened to officially take on the name and ensure his engagement to her. This arrangement is later complicated when Algernon, also wanting to impress Cecily (who shares Gwendolen’s obsession with the name), requests the same christening for himself—leading to further comedic absurdity.