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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: May 1896.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lady Wolseley insinuate when assigning Hammond to serve Henry?
(a) that Henry isn't capable of taking care of himself
(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 should be treated like royalty

3. What did Henry's father say was a woman's job?
(a) be submissive, cook, do needlework and care for her children.
(b) be a sweetheart and lover
(c) help make ends meet by earning some money
(d) be a helpmeet to her husband in his career

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

5. Who was Lord Houghton?
(a) an English lord who dabbled in writing
(b) lord lieutenant, representing the queen in Ireland
(c) an old friend of Henry's
(d) a distant relative of Henry's

Short Answer Questions

1. What news did Henry's friends, Jonathan Sturges and Edmond Gosse, bring him?

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

3. Who was Hammond?

4. Who led Henry onto the stage after the play?

5. What did Henry answer when Hammond asked where his loyalty would lie if there were a war between Great Britain and the U.S.?

(see the answer key)

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