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Where is Jack’s house in the country?

AShropshire

BHertfordshire

CWorthing

DSussex

Answer:

B. Hertfordshire

Read Explanation:

  • Jack’s house in the country is located in Hertfordshire.

  • In The Importance of Being Earnest, Jack maintains a country estate there, where he looks after his young ward, Cecily Cardew.

  • His country residence contrasts with his fictional identity as "Ernest" in London, which he uses as an excuse for his city escapades.

  • The rural setting of Hertfordshire represents traditional values and responsibilities, while London symbolizes freedom and deception, reinforcing Wilde’s satire on Victorian social conventions.


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