English 10 B Act I, First Half Answers
1. During the Victorian era, drinking water in London was
Answer - A. contaminated
2. What is an antonym for earnest?
Answer - A. frivolous
3. In "The Importance of Being Earnest," what does Algernon find indecent about Mary Farquhar?
Answer - B. She flirts with her own husband at dinner.
4. In "The Importance of Being Earnest," why are there no cucumber sandwiches for Lady Bracknell?
Answer - A. Algernon ate them all.
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To find the answers to these questions, you could refer to the play "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde.
1. For the first question, you would need to understand the context of the play and the time period it is set in. One option is to look for clues within the dialogue or stage directions that suggest the quality of drinking water in Victorian-era London. By reading the play or consulting a reliable source such as a literary analysis or historical reference book, you would discover that during this time, drinking water in London was often contaminated due to poor sanitation and infrastructure. Therefore, the correct answer is A. contaminated.
2. To find an antonym for the word "earnest," you could consult a dictionary or thesaurus. Alternatively, you could also analyze the context of the play and the characters' behaviors to identify words or attitudes that are opposite to earnestness. By searching for the opposite of seriousness and sincerity, you would find that the correct answer is A. frivolous.
3. To answer the third question, you would need to refer to the scenes or dialogues involving Algernon and Mary Farquhar. By reading these sections of the play, you will come across the specific instance when Algernon finds Mary Farquhar's behavior indecent. In this case, Algernon is bothered by her flirtation with her own husband at dinner, making answer B. She flirts with her own husband at dinner the correct choice.
4. Similarly, to answer the fourth question, you would need to refer to the scenes or dialogues involving Lady Bracknell and Algernon. By reading these sections, you would discover why there are no cucumber sandwiches for Lady Bracknell. In this case, the reason for the absence of cucumber sandwiches is that Algernon ate them all, making answer A. Algernon ate them all the correct choice.
Remember, if you have access to the play or any reliable sources, it's always best to read the text or consult other authoritative references to ensure accuracy in answering these questions.