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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. Who did Henry visit first after his play was a failure in London?
(a) Lord Houghton
(b) William, his brother
(c) Minny, his cousin
(d) his Aunt Kate

2. How did the audience like Oscar Wilde's play, AN IDEAL HUSBAND?
(a) They were shocked by it.
(b) They were bored with it.
(c) They hated it.
(d) They loved it.

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

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

5. 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 ignored them.
(d) He criticized their acting ability.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where did Henry go on the opening night of his play?

4. Who was Mr. Webster?

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

(see the answer key)

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