What action does Algernon take regarding Miss Prism's address?

• A. He writes the address on her sleeve
• B. He erases the address
• C. He copies the address
• D. He forgets the address

Answer: (A)

This moment tests Wilde’s knack for turning a small, practical action into a burst of humor that reveals character. Algernon wants to carry Miss Prism’s address with him in a way that’s quick and clever, so he writes it on her sleeve rather than risking loose paper or asking again. The sleeve becomes a playful, almost theatrical place to store information, matching the play’s light, farcical tone and Algernon’s improvisational, self-serving style. It shows his tendency to treat everyday details as opportunities for wit. The other options don’t fit the scene: there isn’t an erasing, copying, or forgetting of the address happening here; the action actually depicted is writing it on the sleeve.