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What is Lady Bracknell's first name?

Augusta. Yes, presumbably because she is so august.

What is wrong with this stage direction: 'Ernest opens the cigarette case'?

Ernest is not referred to in that way. Only Jack and Algernon are referred to in the stage directions, Ernest isn't mentioned.

Which vehicle comes to pick up Algernon?

Dog cart. I'm not quite sure what a dog cart is but presumbably it's a cheap type of carriage.

What is predicted in the play?

that Cecily and Gwendolin will call each other sister. This does seem rather sycophantic, even for Wilde.

What role does Miss Prism serve to Miss Cardew?

Governess. Miss Cardew being Cecily Cardew.

How old will Lady Dumbledown be for the foreseeable future?

35 & thirty five & thirty-five. She is a friend of Lady Bracknell - poor soul.

Which one of these is not given as a reason for the general's insanity?

Bone idleness. The general being Jack and Algernon's father.

What is important when playing the piano?

Sentiment. This occurs right at the beginning of the play.

How does Cecily refer to Bunbury's bedside?

Bed of pain. I think at the end, Algernon could still use Bunbury.

How is Chasuble referred to?

Doctor or Canon. I think a Canon's higher than a Vicar, but I'm not sure.

What is grotesque and irreligious?

Baptism. This is Lady Bracknell's view when Algernon and Jack both want to be christened Ernest.

Which of these is mentioned first?

The ticket to Worthing. The order goes - ticket to Worthing, handbag, cloakroom, line.

Where does Lady Bloxham live?

149 Belgrave Square. This is who lets Jack's house.

What garden implement does Gwendolen confess to not seeing?

spade & a spade. In reply to Cicely's assertion that when she sees a spade, she calls it a spade, Gwendolen says, "I am glad to say that I have never seen a spade. It is obvious that our social spheres have been widely different."

What does Cecily mistakenly call Gwendolin?

Good heavens, Gwendolin. This is where Cecily thinks Algernon is marrying Gwendolin.