Question

read the excerpt from act iii of the importance of being earnest.
jack: in a clear, cold voice. miss cardew is the grand - daughter of the late mr. thomas cardew of 149 belgrave square, s.w.; gervase park, dorking, surrey; and the sporran, fifeshire, n.b.
lady bracknell: that sounds not unsatisfactory. three addresses always inspire confidence, even in tradesmen. but what proof have i of their authenticity?
jack: i have carefully preserved the court guides of the period. they are open to your inspection, lady bracknell.
lady bracknell: grimly. i have known strange errors in that publication.
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.
jack: very inflably. how extremely kind of you, lady bracknell! i have also in my possession, you will be pleased to hear, certificates of miss cardew’s birth, baptism, whooping cough, registration, vaccination, confirmation, and the measles, both the german and the english variety.
which are the most accurate conclusions that can be drawn about jack, given this dialogue and his reactions to lady bracknell? choose three correct answers.
he is unpleasant and condescending.
he is thorough and organized.
he takes great pride in his ward.
he is offended by lady bracknell.
he takes pleasure in using sarcasm

Explanation:

1. For "He is thorough and organized": Jack has preserved Court Guides, knows the family solicitors, and has various certificates for Miss Cardew, showing he is detailed and organized in preparing for Lady Bracknell's inquiries.
2. For "He takes great pride in his ward": His careful preservation of documents and detailed presentation of Miss Cardew's credentials indicate he is proud of her and wants to present her well.
3. For "He takes pleasure in using sarcasm": Jack's "very inflatably" tone and the way he presents the certificates (including minor ones like whooping cough, measles) can be seen as a sarcastic response to Lady Bracknell's strict scrutiny.

The options "He is unpleasant and condescending" is incorrect as his tone is more about being prepared/sarcastic, not unpleasant. "He is offended by Lady Bracknell" is incorrect as he responds with preparation and sarcasm, not offense.

Answer:

• He is thorough and organized
• He takes great pride in his ward
• He takes pleasure in using sarcasm