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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: June 1898.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the audience like Oscar Wilde's play, AN IDEAL HUSBAND?
(a) They loved it.
(b) They were shocked by it.
(c) They hated it.
(d) They were bored with it.

2. What did Yeats tell Gosse about Oscar Wilde's house and family?
(a) his house was forbidding, his wife and children ordinary
(b) his house was small and unimposing, his family unattractive
(c) his house, wife and children were warm, perfect and beautiful
(d) his house was ordinary, his family introverted and fearful

3. What part of Henry's hand hurt him?
(a) along and around the bone from his wrist to his little finger
(b) his thumb running to his wrist
(c) all his fingers
(d) his forefinger and palm

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 Great Britain.
(b) His loyalty would lie with the United States.
(c) He was indifferent.
(d) His loyalty would lie in making peace between them.

5. What French author did Henry enjoy reading?
(a) Racine
(b) Guy de Maupassant
(c) Balzac
(d) Victor Hugo

Short Answer Questions

1. What did William want to be at first?

2. How does Webster insult Henry at dinner?

3. With whom had Sturges met to discuss Oscar Wilde's trial?

4. What county in Ireland had Henry's ancestors come from?

5. What is the name of the parlor maid at Lamb House?

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