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

2. What county in Ireland had Henry's ancestors come from?
(a) Kerry
(b) Cork
(c) Cavan
(d) Tyrone

3. What does Lady Wolseley insinuate when assigning Hammond to serve Henry?
(a) that Henry should be treated like royalty
(b) that Henry likes to be waited on hand and foot
(c) that it will be a match since they're both homosexuals
(d) that Henry isn't capable of taking care of himself

4. Who are some of Henry's friends who attended the play?
(a) Minny, Constance and Hammond
(b) Hammond, Littlefield and Philip Smith
(c) Sargent, Gosse and Philip Burne-Jones
(d) Paul, Peter and Eric

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Hammond?

2. How did the audience like Oscar Wilde's play, AN IDEAL HUSBAND?

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

4. How did Henry like the court at Dublin Castle?

5. Who was Henry's lost homosexual love?

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