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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. 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 become a novelist or a businessman
(c) whether to carry on the family line or join a monastery
(d) whether to travel to America or remain in Europe

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

3. In what century is the play set?
(a) sixteenth century
(b) seventeenth century
(c) eighteenth century
(d) nineteenth century

4. What was the adjective one of the Wolseleys' guests used over and over again in discussing the characters in Henry's novels and in George Eliot's novels.
(a) intelligent
(b) sensitive
(c) blank
(d) boring

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the only child at the Hospital?

2. How did the audience like Henry's play?

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

4. How was the only child guest at the Royal hospital dressed for the costume ball?

5. How does Webster insult Henry at dinner?

(see the answer key)

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