And what makes his conduct all the more heartless is, that he was perfectly well aware from the first that I have no brother,
that I never had a brother, and that I don't intend to have a
brother, not even of any kind.
How does this excerpt contribute to the development of the
plot?
o It shows why Jack does not approve of Algernon.
O It illustrates Jack's strength of character.
O It shows Cecily's unwillingness to marry Algernon.
y
It foreshadows Lady Bracknell's approval of the
marriage.

Which statement describes the central idea of the text? a. while the nigerian government has the wealth to improve the conditions in prisons, they continue to view it as a low priority. b. nigerian prisons neglect the physical and mental health of their prisoners by failing to provide them with basic necessities and services. c. the inhuman conditions in nigerian prisons could easily be improved, but the environment is considered part of prisoners' punishment. d. conditions in nigerian prisons are slowly improving as non-government organizations and citizens are providing much-needed equipment to the prisons.