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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. Who was it who told a ghost story to Henry which intrigued him?
(a) the archbishop of Canterbury
(b) his friend Benson
(c) his aunt Kate
(d) his father

2. What upsets Henry the most when visiting the Wolseleys?
(a) The young daughter of one of the guests is ignored.
(b) The servants are mistreated.
(c) The horses in the stables are starving.
(d) It's bitterly cold in his room

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

4. What famous novelist visited the Jameses in Paris?
(a) George Eliot
(b) Thackery
(c) Balzac
(d) Guy de Maupassant

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the children in the ghost story Henry wrote?

2. What is the name of the producer and lead actor of Henry's play?

3. Who are some of Henry's friends who attended the play?

4. With what poet's sister did Henry compare Alice?

5. Who was Lord Houghton?

(see the answer key)

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