In "The Importance of Being Earnest", what leads Algernon to suspect that Ernest/Jack is a Bunburyist? A. Algernon finds a handkerchief embroidered "Jack Worthing" in his friend's jacket pocket. B. Gwendolen tells him that his name is really Jack. C. He overhears him call himself Jack to a friend. D. He sees an inscription on a cigarette case.

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12 May, 12:53

In "The Importance of Being Earnest", what leads Algernon to suspect that Ernest/Jack is a Bunburyist? A. Algernon finds a handkerchief embroidered "Jack Worthing" in his friend's jacket pocket. B. Gwendolen tells him that his name is really Jack. C. He overhears him call himself Jack to a friend. D. He sees an inscription on a cigarette case.

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Damien Snyder · Answer 1

In "The Importance of Being Earnest", what leads Algernon to suspect that Ernest/Jack is a Bunburyist is when he D. sees an inscription on a cigarette case.

Ernest takes out the cigarette case with the inscription "Uncle Jack" which makes Algernon believe that he is leading a double life.