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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: February 1895.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Henry do after the play ended?
(a) slunk home in disgrace
(b) visited the nearest pub and got drunk
(c) sat on a park bench half the night
(d) waited in the shadows then returned bravely to face the actors

3. How was the only child guest at the Royal hospital dressed for the costume ball?
(a) as an angel
(b) as a fairy princess
(c) as the infanta of Velaquez' painting
(d) as Little Bo Peep

4. What upsets Henry the most when visiting the Wolseleys?
(a) The young daughter of one of the guests is ignored.
(b) It's bitterly cold in his room
(c) The servants are mistreated.
(d) The horses in the stables are starving.

5. What had Hammond been before he was employed by the Wolseleys?
(a) an actor
(b) a lieutenant in the army
(c) a servant at Dublin Castle
(d) an army corporal

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the dilemma of the main character in Henry's play?

2. Who are the two relatives who appear in Henry's dream?

3. Why did Henry decide to travel to Ireland?

4. Who was Mr. Webster?

5. Who are some of Henry's friends who attended the play?

(see the answer key)

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