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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: March 1895.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the distinguished guest of the Jameses embarrass and shame Alice?
(a) By exclaiming that she was terribly skinny and looked ill
(b) By making the remark that she was homely and umkempt
(c) By exclaiming that she wore a crinoline and it was depraved
(d) By remarking on her table manners not being refined

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

3. When did Henry James Senior die?
(a) four years after his wife died
(b) ten years after his wife died
(c) within a year after his wife died
(d) three years after his wife died

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Alice's arrival in England, what novel did Henry write that had a double portrait of her?

2. Who was the person Alice disliked and lived below her in London?

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

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

5. Where did Henry , Alice and Aunt Kate visit together when Alice was suffering from hysteria?

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