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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: April 1898.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Gus Barker?
(a) a cousin of the Temple sisters, killed in the Civil War
(b) Henry's father's best friend
(c) another of Minny's suitors
(d) a fellow student of William's at Harvard

2. Who was Mr. Webster?
(a) the cook at the Royal Hospital
(b) the MP, friend of Lady Wolseley and foe to Henry
(c) a servant at the Royal Hospital
(d) Lady Wolseley's nephew

3. What possession of Henry's brother, Wilky, had such a powerful effect on him and influenced his writing?
(a) his Army shoes
(b) the jacket of his uniform
(c) his Union cap
(d) his Army blanket

4. How does Webster insult Henry at dinner?
(a) puts down writers as fools
(b) alludes to the low heritage of the James family
(c) talks about the inferiority of homosexuals
(d) makes insulting remarks about Americans

5. Who did Henry visit first after his play was a failure in London?
(a) his Aunt Kate
(b) Lord Houghton
(c) Minny, his cousin
(d) William, his brother

Short Answer Questions

1. When Henry decides to write his own version of the ghost story, where does he finally decide it should take place?

2. Which of Henry's cousins joined the army in the first year of the war?

3. How did the distinguished guest of the Jameses embarrass and shame Alice?

4. Which novel of Henry's mentioned at the end of Chapter 5 was a tribute to Minny?

5. What was the name of the only child at the Hospital?

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