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.

What does this excerpt most clearly convey about Lady Bracknell?

She thinks that family background is important.
She believes in the beauty of true love.
She desires to change her social status.
She distrusts people who have reputable names.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. She desires to change her social status

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Answer 2

Based on the excerpt, we can tell that Lady Bracknell  desires to change her social status.

Why can we infer this?

Lady Brecknell expressed interested in what Jack was talking about only after he mentioned the name of the law firm involved in the case.

She was only interested because one of the partners in the law firm, attended some dinner parties which were a sign of high society. We can therefore infer that she wanted to improve her social status.

In conclusion, option C is correct.

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