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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: April 1895.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Henry heard about Oscar Wilde's parents?
(a) His mother was a lesbian, his father a homosexual
(b) His parents were of the Irish nobility.
(c) His mother was mad or revolutionary , his father a philanderer.
(d) Wilde's parents had disowned him for being homosexual.

2. How did Henry's sister Alice react when her mother died?
(a) She became deathly ill and was hospitalized.
(b) She had a nervous breakdown.
(c) She rallied and tried to be the mother of the house.
(d) She stayed in her bedroom and mourned.

3. What did the emerging story idea do for Henry?
(a) inspired him to turn it into a play
(b) filled him with fear that he couldn't bring it off
(c) gave him the hope he might make a lot of money
(d) lifted him out of gloom and filled him with hope for his writing

4. What did Henry answer when Hammond asked where his loyalty would lie if there were a war between Great Britain and the U.S.?
(a) His loyalty would lie with the United States.
(b) He was indifferent.
(c) His loyalty would lie in making peace between them.
(d) His loyalty would lie with Great Britain.

5. Why were the family meals a trial for Alice?
(a) She didn't like being with the family but wanted to be alone.
(b) Bob and Wilky teased her and left her defenseless.
(c) She had no appetite and was constantly urged to eat.
(d) She was asked by her parents to tell about her day.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the distinguished guest of the Jameses embarrass and shame Alice?

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

3. How did Henry treat the actors in his play?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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