20 Questions
What is the alternative suggestion to parents mentioned in the article?
An exhibition of 'peace toys'
What will be grouped in front of a specially-painted representation of the Peace Palace at The Hague?
Miniature civilians
What does the National Peace Council acknowledge about boys' natural inclination?
Boys naturally love fighting and all the panoply of war
What does the National Peace Council hope manufacturers may take from the exhibit?
A hint to produce peace-themed toys
What is the focus of the Children’s Welfare Exhibition mentioned in the article?
'Peace toys'
What does the sister suggest Harvey should do at Easter?
Buy toys and models related to civilian life
Why did the sister take away the 'Siege of Adrianople' toy?
The children used objectionable language while playing with it
What concern does Harvey express about the children's behavior?
Primitive instinct and hereditary tendencies
What does the sister expect from Harvey's Easter gifts?
To give a new impulse and direction to the children’s minds
What did their great-grandfather do when the great Reform Bill was passed?
Smashed all his Whig neighbours’ hot houses
What did Harvey Bope unpack on Easter Saturday?
A large red cardboard box
What did Eric favor as the newest toy?
Somali camel-corps
What did Eric claim the featureless building to be?
The palace of the Mpret of Albania
What did Harvey hurriedly claim the square building to be?
A municipal dust-bin
"That," he said, "is a distinguished civilian, John Stuart Mill. He was an authority on what subject?"
"Political economy"
What holiday task does Eric suggest they should do?
Learn about the Bourbon period in France
What does Harvey disapprove of regarding the holiday task?
The focus on battles and war
What does Eric claim to have already learnt about the Bourbon period?
The names of all the principal battles
What does Harvey suggest was unreliable during the Bourbon period?
News and accounts of battles
What could generals and commanders do due to the lack of war correspondents during that time?
Magnify every little skirmish they engaged in
This quiz explores the influence and upbringing of children through the choice of toys, as depicted in a literary extract. Test your understanding of the themes and ideas presented in the text.
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