The Model Millionaire" Quiz
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What was Hughie Erskine's annual allowance from his aunt?

  • Five hundred
  • Two hundred (correct)
  • One thousand
  • Fifty
  • What did Hughie Erskine's father leave him in the inheritance?

  • A large sum of money
  • A successful business
  • A country estate and a collection of paintings
  • A cavalry sword and a library in fifteen volumes (correct)
  • What professions did Hughie Erskine attempt before becoming 'nothing'?

  • Stock Exchange, tea-merchant, selling dry sherry (correct)
  • Lawyer, doctor, engineer
  • Actor, musician, writer
  • Chef, architect, farmer
  • What was one of Hughie Erskine's notable characteristics?

    <p>Wonderfully good-looking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the profession of romance considered to be?

    <p>The privilege of the rich</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the profession of the unemployed according to the text?

    <p>Practicality and prosaicness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hughie Erskine's father leave him in his inheritance?

    <p>Cavalry sword and a library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Hughie Erskine earn his living?

    <p>Stock Exchange and tea-merchant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Hughie Erskine's annual allowance?

    <p>Two hundred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Hughie Erskine's notable attributes?

    <p>Good looks and popularity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hughie Erskine's Background

    • Hughie Erskine's aunt provided him with an annual allowance of £800.
    • His father left him £3,000 in his inheritance.

    Hughie Erskine's Career

    • Before embracing a life of luxury, Hughie Erskine attempted to pursue careers as a farmer, a diplomat, and a painter.
    • Failing to succeed in these endeavors, he decided to become 'nothing' instead.

    Hughie Erskine's Characteristics

    • One of Hughie Erskine's notable characteristics was his laziness.

    The Concept of Professions

    • According to the passage, the profession of romance is considered to be 'nothing'.
    • The profession of the unemployed is also regarded as being 'nothing'.

    Hughie Erskine's Livelihood

    • Hughie Erskine earned his living by doing 'nothing', relying on his annual allowance and inheritance.

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    Test your knowledge of "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wilde with this engaging quiz. Explore the themes, characters, and plot of this classic short story while having fun and enhancing your understanding of the text.

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