37 Questions
In what year was 'The Model Millionaire' first published in a newspaper?
1887
What is the name of the protagonist in 'The Model Millionaire'?
Hughie Erskine
How much money does Hughie Erskine receive each year from his aunt?
Two hundred pounds
What is the occupation of Hughie Erskine's friend Alan Trevor?
Artist
What is the condition set by Colonel Merton for Hughie to marry Laura?
To earn ten thousand pounds
Why does Hughie Erskine's father not leave him a fortune?
It is not specified in the text
What is the name of the anthology in which 'The Model Millionaire' was published in 1891?
Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories
What is the circumstance of Hughie Erskine's financial situation?
He has no steady income
Who is the elderly beggar posing as a model for?
Alan Trevor
What is the relationship between Hughie Erskine and Laura Merton?
They are in love
What is the old man painting in Alan's portrait doing?
Holding out an old hat as if to ask for money
What is Hughie's concern about Alan's painting practices?
Alan does not give his models a portion of the painting's profit
Why did Hughie give the sovereign to the old man?
Because Hughie felt sorry for the old man
What does Hughie discover about the old man after giving him a sovereign?
The old man was a wealthy baron
What was the reason behind Baron Hausberg's request to be painted as a beggar?
Alan did not really understand the reason
What does Hughie receive from Baron Hausberg's representative?
A check for ten thousand pounds
Who attends Hughie and Laura's wedding?
Both Alan and Baron Hausberg
Why did Alan supply the old man with tattered clothes?
To make him look like a beggar
What is the condition set by Colonel Merton for Hughie and Laura's marriage?
Not mentioned in the text
How much does Alan's paintings regularly sell for?
Two thousand guineas
What is the primary reason Hughie Erskine is unsuccessful in his financial endeavors?
Lack of intelligence and resources
Why is Hughie Erskine's relationship with Laura Merton in jeopardy?
Because Hughie is not wealthy enough
What is the central theme of the short tale 'The Model Millionaire'?
The materialistic aspects of life
Why does Hughie Erskine eventually stop working?
Because he is frustrated and sad about his failures
What is the occupation of Laura Merton's father?
Retired colonel
What is the result of Hughie Erskine's attempts to achieve monetary success?
He becomes frustrated and sad
Why does Hughie Erskine visit his painter friend Alan Trevor?
To socialize and hang out
What is the main characteristic of Hughie Erskine?
He is kind and generous
What was the significance of Baron Hausberg's gift to Hughie?
It enabled Hughie to marry Laura, which would not have been possible otherwise.
What did Baron Hausberg's actions illustrate?
The best use of money is to benefit others.
Why did Hughie return home unhappy after meeting Alan at the Palette Club?
He realized that the beggar was actually a wealthy man.
What was the significance of Alan's remark about model millionaires?
It was a comment on the rarity of models who are millionaires.
What was the role of Alan Trevor at Hughie and Laura's wedding?
He was the best man.
What was the relationship between Baron Hausberg and the model in Alan's painting?
Baron Hausberg was the model.
What did Hughie learn about the beggar from Alan?
That the beggar was actually a wealthy man.
What was the outcome of Baron Hausberg's gift to Hughie?
Hughie and Laura got married.
What is the tone of the story 'The Model Millionaire'?
Morally instructive, highlighting the importance of using wealth to benefit others.
Test your knowledge of Oscar Wilde's short story 'The Model Millionaire', which explores themes of materialism and social status. Learn about the main character Hughie Erskine and his struggles in the business world.
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