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

2. Where did Henry go on the opening night of his play?
(a) He went to the opera.
(b) He went for a walk in the park.
(c) He attended Oscar Wilde's new play.
(d) He went to a restaurant and drank.

3. Who visits Henry in the first chapter?
(a) his brother William
(b) an expatriate Russian princess
(c) his cousin Minny
(d) Oscar Wilde

4. 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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Wolseley insinuate when assigning Hammond to serve Henry?

2. How does Webster insult Henry at dinner?

3. What is the title of Henry's play which is having its premiere?

4. In Chapter 1 where did Henry's dream take place?

5. What county in Ireland had Henry's ancestors come from?

(see the answer key)

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