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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. When did Henry James Senior die?
(a) within a year after his wife died
(b) ten years after his wife died
(c) four years after his wife died
(d) three years after his wife died

2. How did Henry like to be seen as a writer by people?
(a) as a writer who would be known as a genius in the future
(b) as a noble, selfless non-materialist devoted to his art
(c) as a playwright not a novelist
(d) as a popular, rich success

3. How did Henry treat the actors in his play?
(a) He complemented their acting ability constantly.
(b) He criticized their acting ability.
(c) He spoiled them with hampers of food.
(d) He ignored them.

4. What did Henry answer when Hammond asked where his loyalty would lie if there were a war between Great Britain and the U.S.?
(a) His loyalty would lie with the United States.
(b) He was indifferent.
(c) His loyalty would lie in making peace between them.
(d) His loyalty would lie with Great Britain.

5. Where had Henry found some of the names he used in his novels?
(a) tombstones
(b) wedding announcements
(c) obituaries and death notices
(d) newspaper articles

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Webster insult Henry at dinner?

2. How did Henry like the court at Dublin Castle?

3. What was Symonds's wife like?

4. What upsets Henry the most when visiting the Wolseleys?

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

(see the answer key)

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