The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde
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In what year was 'The Model Millionaire' first published in a newspaper?

  • 1889
  • 1885
  • 1891
  • 1887 (correct)

    • What is the name of the protagonist in 'The Model Millionaire'?

  • Colonel Merton
  • Alan Trevor
  • Laura Merton
  • Hughie Erskine (correct)

    • How much money does Hughie Erskine receive each year from his aunt?

  • Two hundred pounds (correct)
  • One thousand pounds
  • One hundred pounds
  • Five hundred pounds

    • What is the occupation of Hughie Erskine's friend Alan Trevor?

    <p>Artist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition set by Colonel Merton for Hughie to marry Laura?

    <p>To earn ten thousand pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Hughie Erskine's father not leave him a fortune?

    <p>It is not specified in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the anthology in which 'The Model Millionaire' was published in 1891?

    <p>Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the circumstance of Hughie Erskine's financial situation?

    <p>He has no steady income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the elderly beggar posing as a model for?

    <p>Alan Trevor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Hughie Erskine and Laura Merton?

    <p>They are in love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the old man painting in Alan's portrait doing?

    <p>Holding out an old hat as if to ask for money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Hughie's concern about Alan's painting practices?

    <p>Alan does not give his models a portion of the painting's profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Hughie give the sovereign to the old man?

    <p>Because Hughie felt sorry for the old man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hughie discover about the old man after giving him a sovereign?

    <p>The old man was a wealthy baron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason behind Baron Hausberg's request to be painted as a beggar?

    <p>Alan did not really understand the reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hughie receive from Baron Hausberg's representative?

    <p>A check for ten thousand pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who attends Hughie and Laura's wedding?

    <p>Both Alan and Baron Hausberg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Alan supply the old man with tattered clothes?

    <p>To make him look like a beggar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition set by Colonel Merton for Hughie and Laura's marriage?

    <p>Not mentioned in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much does Alan's paintings regularly sell for?

    <p>Two thousand guineas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason Hughie Erskine is unsuccessful in his financial endeavors?

    <p>Lack of intelligence and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Hughie Erskine's relationship with Laura Merton in jeopardy?

    <p>Because Hughie is not wealthy enough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central theme of the short tale 'The Model Millionaire'?

    <p>The materialistic aspects of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Hughie Erskine eventually stop working?

    <p>Because he is frustrated and sad about his failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the occupation of Laura Merton's father?

    <p>Retired colonel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Hughie Erskine's attempts to achieve monetary success?

    <p>He becomes frustrated and sad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Hughie Erskine visit his painter friend Alan Trevor?

    <p>To socialize and hang out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Hughie Erskine?

    <p>He is kind and generous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Baron Hausberg's gift to Hughie?

    <p>It enabled Hughie to marry Laura, which would not have been possible otherwise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Baron Hausberg's actions illustrate?

    <p>The best use of money is to benefit others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Hughie return home unhappy after meeting Alan at the Palette Club?

    <p>He realized that the beggar was actually a wealthy man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Alan's remark about model millionaires?

    <p>It was a comment on the rarity of models who are millionaires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Alan Trevor at Hughie and Laura's wedding?

    <p>He was the best man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the relationship between Baron Hausberg and the model in Alan's painting?

    <p>Baron Hausberg was the model.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hughie learn about the beggar from Alan?

    <p>That the beggar was actually a wealthy man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Baron Hausberg's gift to Hughie?

    <p>Hughie and Laura got married.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tone of the story 'The Model Millionaire'?

    <p>Morally instructive, highlighting the importance of using wealth to benefit others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Model Millionaire

    • The short story "The Model Millionaire" was written by Oscar Wilde and first published in 1887.
    • The story revolves around Hughie Erskine, a handsome, charming, and popular young man who is struggling financially.

    Hughie Erskine's Circumstances

    • Hughie inherited nothing valuable from his father's will.
    • He has failed in multiple business ventures and relies on his aunt's financial support of £200 per year.
    • He has fallen in love with Laura Merton, but her father, Colonel Merton, requires Hughie to earn £10,000 before allowing them to get married.

    The Encounter with the Beggar

    • Hughie visits his artist friend Alan Trevor, who is painting a portrait of an old man posing as a beggar.
    • Hughie feels sorry for the old man and gives him a sovereign, the largest coin he has, despite being unable to afford it.

    The Revelation

    • Alan reveals that the old man is actually Baron Hausberg, one of the wealthiest men in Europe and a buyer of Alan's paintings.
    • Baron Hausberg had asked to be painted as a beggar to experience life from a different perspective.

    The Consequences

    • Baron Hausberg sends Hughie a check for £10,000 as a wedding gift, allowing him to marry Laura Merton.
    • Baron Hausberg attends their wedding, and Alan Trevor serves as the best man.

    Themes and Moral

    • The story highlights the materialistic aspects of life and the importance of financial security in relationships.
    • The tale also emphasizes that wealth is not the key to happiness, but rather its use to benefit others is what truly matters.
    • Baron Hausberg's actions demonstrate the best use of wealth, elevating him from a millionaire model to a model millionaire.

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