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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: May 1899.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What favor had Mrs. Smith asked of Henry when in his employ in London?
(a) that Henry substantially raise hers and her husband's pay
(b) that her ill sister could stay at Henry's while he was away
(c) that Henry hire her daughter also
(d) that Henry lend her a sum of money

2. Who was Lord Alfred Douglas?
(a) Henry's friend and patron
(b) Wilde's cousin
(c) a homosexual friend who slept with Wilde's boys after he did
(d) Lord Wolseley's cousin

3. What is the dilemma of the main character in Henry's play?
(a) whether to marry his true love or marry a wealthy woman
(b) whether to carry on the family line or join a monastery
(c) whether to become a novelist or a businessman
(d) whether to travel to America or remain in Europe

4. What was Henry's dog's name?
(a) George
(b) King
(c) Bruno
(d) Maximilian

5. What did Hendrick Andersen and Henry James have in common?
(a) They were both obsessed with the past.
(b) They both lived in Newport as children.
(c) They both loved classical music.
(d) They were both writers.

Short Answer Questions

1. The books of what philosopher did Henry's father start reading after his vision and attack?

2. Where did Henry's story appear in print?

3. What did the doctors tell Henry's father he must do after he had that vision or attack?

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

5. Who was the famous mother of Maud Elliot?

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