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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: April 1895.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the emerging story idea do for Henry?
(a) filled him with fear that he couldn't bring it off
(b) inspired him to turn it into a play
(c) gave him the hope he might make a lot of money
(d) lifted him out of gloom and filled him with hope for his writing

2. How did the audience like Henry's play?
(a) They were indifferent.
(b) They were luke warm about it.
(c) They loved it.
(d) They booed it and disliked it.

3. Who are some of Henry's friends who attended the play?
(a) Sargent, Gosse and Philip Burne-Jones
(b) Minny, Constance and Hammond
(c) Paul, Peter and Eric
(d) Hammond, Littlefield and Philip Smith

4. Where was Henry's play held?
(a) Covent Gardens
(b) the Haymarket
(c) St. James Theatre
(d) Price Albert's Theatre

5. What had intrigued John Addington Symonds?
(a) Greek ethics, love between men
(b) Italy and its beauty
(c) fairytales
(d) Baroque art and music

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom had Sturges met to discuss Oscar Wilde's trial?

2. Who was Mr. Webster?

3. With what poet's sister did Henry compare Alice?

4. Who was Lord Alfred Douglas?

5. What had Henry heard about Oscar Wilde's parents?

(see the answer key)

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