Jack. It pains me very much to have to speak frankly to
you, Lady Bracknell, about your nephew, but the fact is
that I do not approve at all of his moral character. I
suspect him of being
untruthful. [Algernon and Cecily look at him in
indignant amazement.]
Lady Bracknell. Untruthful! My nephew
Algernon? Impossible! He is an Oxonian.
Jack. I fear there can be no possible doubt about the
matter. This afternoon during my temporary absence in
London on an important question of romance, he
obtained admission to my house by means of the false
pretence of being my brother....He subsequently stayed
to tea, and devoured every single muffin.
- The Importance of Being Earnest,
Oscar Wilde
What behaviors or ideas does Jack most clearly
disapprove of, based on this passage? Check all that
apply.
being untruthful
eating too much
sleeping too much
overstaying one's welcome
pursuing romance