1. In what year was ‘The Model Millionaire’ first published in a newspaper?
A. 1889
B. 1885
C. 1891
D. 1887
Answer: 1887 (D)
The story first appeared in print in The World newspaper.
2. What is the name of the protagonist in ‘The Model Millionaire’?
A. Colonel Merton
B. Alan Trevor
C. Laura Merton
D. Hughie Erskine
Answer: Hughie Erskine (D)
Hughie Erskine is the young man who is the main character of the story.
3. How much money does Hughie Erskine receive each year from his aunt?
A. Two hundred pounds
B. One thousand pounds
C. One hundred pounds
D. Five hundred pounds
Answer: Two hundred pounds (A)
Hughie’s aunt provides him with an annual allowance.
4. What is the occupation of Hughie Erskine’s friend Alan Trevor?
A. Colonel
B. Writer
C. Artist
D. Businessman
Answer: Artist (C)
Alan Trevor is an artist and Hughie’s friend.
5. What is the condition set by Colonel Merton for Hughie to marry Laura?
A. To find a job
B. To earn five thousand pounds
C. To inherit a fortune
D. To earn ten thousand pounds
Answer: To earn ten thousand pounds (D)
Colonel Merton wants Hughie to prove his financial stability.
6. Why does Hughie Erskine’s father not leave him a fortune?
A. He was not wealthy
B. He left it all to his aunt
C. He didn’t have much to leave
D. It is not specified in the text
Answer: It is not specified in the text (D)
The story does not specify why Hughie did not inherit a fortune.
7. What is the name of the anthology in which ‘The Model Millionaire’ was published in 1891?
A. The Picture of Dorian Gray
B. Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and Other Stories
C. The Model Millionaire and Other Tales
D. The Happy Prince and Other Stories
Answer: Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and Other Stories (B)
The story was published as part of a collection of short stories.
8. What is the circumstance of Hughie Erskine’s financial situation?
A. He is poor
B. He has no steady income
C. He is moderately wealthy
D. He is very wealthy
Answer: He has no steady income (B)
Hughie has tried his hand at several businesses, all of which have failed.
9. Who is the elderly beggar posing as a model for?
A. Hughie Erskine
B. Laura Merton
C. Alan Trevor
D. Colonel Merton
Answer: Alan Trevor (C)
The beggar is posing as a model for Hughie’s artist friend.
10. What is the relationship between Hughie Erskine and Laura Merton?
A. They are strangers
B. They are siblings
C. They are friends
D. They are in love
Answer: They are in love (D)
Hughie and Laura have romantic feelings for each other.
11. What is the old man painting in Alan’s portrait doing?
A. Mending his boots
B. Painting a portrait
C. Walking with his stick
D. Holding out an old hat as if to ask for money
Answer: Holding out an old hat as if to ask for money (D)
The old man’s pose is an important aspect of the painting.
12. What is Hughie’s concern about Alan’s painting practices?
A. Alan’s paintings are not realistic
B. Alan only pays his models one shilling an hour
C. Alan does not give his models a portion of the painting’s profit
D. Alan’s paintings are not selling well
Answer: Alan does not give his models a portion of the painting’s profit (C)
Hughie’s concern highlights the contrast between the artist’s profit and the model’s payment.
13. Why did Hughie give the sovereign to the old man?
A. Because the old man was a good subject for a painting
B. Because Alan told him to
C. Because Hughie felt sorry for the old man
D. Because the old man asked for it
Answer: Because Hughie felt sorry for the old man (C)
Hughie’s actions show his compassionate nature.
14. What does Hughie discover about the old man after giving him a sovereign?
A. The old man was a thief
B. The old man was a friend of Alan’s
C. The old man was a poor artist
D. The old man was a wealthy baron
Answer: The old man was a wealthy baron (D)
This revelation adds a twist to the story and Hughie’s actions.
15. What was the reason behind Baron Hausberg’s request to be painted as a beggar?
A. He wanted to humiliate Hughie
B. He wanted to experience poverty
C. He wanted to show his wealth
D. Alan did not really understand the reason
Answer: Alan did not really understand the reason (D)
The reason behind Baron Hausberg’s request is left unclear.
16. What does Hughie receive from Baron Hausberg’s representative?
A. A painting of Baron Hausberg
B. A wedding invitation
C. A check for ten thousand pounds
D. A letter of appreciation
Answer: A check for ten thousand pounds (C)
This gift has a significant impact on Hughie’s life.
17. Who attends Hughie and Laura’s wedding?
A. Neither Alan nor Baron Hausberg
B. Only Baron Hausberg
C. Both Alan and Baron Hausberg
D. Only Alan
Answer: Both Alan and Baron Hausberg (C)
The presence of Baron Hausberg at the wedding is a significant detail.
18. Why did Alan supply the old man with tattered clothes?
A. To make him look like a painter
B. To make him look wealthy
C. To make him look poor
D. To make him look like a beggar
Answer: To make him look like a beggar (D)
The clothes were an important aspect of the painting’s theme.
19. What is the condition set by Colonel Merton for Hughie and Laura’s marriage?
A. That Hughie must become a painter
B. That Hughie must earn a certain amount of money
C. That Hughie must keep his private life private
D. Not mentioned in the text
Answer: Not mentioned in the text (D)
The condition is not specified in the text, but it is mentioned as a significant aspect of the story.
20. How much does Alan’s paintings regularly sell for?
A. Ten thousand guineas
B. Five thousand guineas
C. One thousand guineas
D. Two thousand guineas
Answer: Two thousand guineas (D)
This detail highlights the contrast between the artist’s profit and the model’s payment.
21. What is the primary reason Hughie Erskine is unsuccessful in his financial endeavors?
A. Lack of physical attractiveness
B. Lack of intelligence and resources
C. Lack of kindness and generosity
D. Lack of ambition and motivation
Answer: Lack of intelligence and resources (B)
Hughie Erskine’s limitations hinder his success in the business world.
22. Why is Hughie Erskine’s relationship with Laura Merton in jeopardy?
A. Because Hughie is not physically attractive
B. Because Hughie lacks intelligence and resources
C. Because Hughie is not kind and generous
D. Because Hughie is not wealthy enough
Answer: Because Hughie is not wealthy enough (D)
Colonel Merton sets a condition for Hughie to marry Laura.
23. What is the central theme of the short tale ‘The Model Millionaire’?
A. The importance of intelligence and resources
B. The impact of physical attractiveness on success
C. The materialistic aspects of life
D. The power of kindness and generosity
Answer: The materialistic aspects of life (C)
The story explores the materialistic aspects of life.
24. Why does Hughie Erskine eventually stop working?
A. Because he wants to pursue his hobbies
B. Because he is frustrated and sad about his failures
C. Because he is tired of working hard
D. Because he wants to focus on his relationships
Answer: Because he is frustrated and sad about his failures (B)
Hughie Erskine’s frustrations with his failures lead to his decision.
25. What is the occupation of Laura Merton’s father?
A. Writer
B. Retired colonel
C. Businessman
D. Painter
Answer: Retired colonel (B)
Laura Merton’s father is a retired colonel.
26. What is the result of Hughie Erskine’s attempts to achieve monetary success?
A. He becomes happy and fulfilled
B. He becomes frustrated and sad
C. He becomes calm and collected
D. He becomes angry and aggressive
Answer: He becomes frustrated and sad (B)
Hughie Erskine’s failures lead to frustration and sadness.
27. Why does Hughie Erskine visit his painter friend Alan Trevor?
A. To ask for financial help
B. To socialize and hang out
C. To discuss his relationship with Laura
D. To seek advice on his failures
Answer: To socialize and hang out (B)
Hughie Erskine visits Alan Trevor as a social visit.
28. What is the main characteristic of Hughie Erskine?
A. He is intelligent and resourceful
B. He is physically attractive
C. He is kind and generous
D. He is wealthy and successful
Answer: He is kind and generous (C)
Hughie Erskine is known for his kind and generous nature.
29. What was the significance of Baron Hausberg’s gift to Hughie?
A. It helped Hughie to understand the importance of financial independence.
B. It was a reward for Hughie’s kind gesture towards the beggar.
C. It enabled Hughie to marry Laura, which would not have been possible otherwise.
D. It was a motivator for Hughie to pursue his passion for art.
Answer: It enabled Hughie to marry Laura, which would not have been possible otherwise. (C)
The gift of $10,000 was a significant help to Hughie, as it enabled him to marry Laura.
30. What did Baron Hausberg’s actions illustrate?
A. That one’s financial situation is a reflection of their character.
B. That being a millionaire model is a rare phenomenon.
C. The best use of money is to benefit others.
D. The importance of financial success in achieving happiness.
Answer: The best use of money is to benefit others. (C)
Baron Hausberg’s actions showed that the best use of money is to benefit others, which is a key aspect of his character.
31. Why did Hughie return home unhappy after meeting Alan at the Palette Club?
A. He was unhappy with Alan’s behavior.
B. He realized that the beggar was actually a wealthy man.
C. He was unhappy with the conversation he had with Alan.
D. He was disappointed with Alan’s painting skills.
Answer: He realized that the beggar was actually a wealthy man. (B)
Hughie was unhappy because he realized that the beggar he had shown compassion to was actually a wealthy man, Baron Hausberg.
32. What was the significance of Alan’s remark about model millionaires?
A. It was a statement about the superficiality of wealthy people.
B. It was a comment on the rarity of models who are millionaires.
C. It was a joke about the rarity of millionaires who model.
D. It was a criticism of Baron Hausberg’s behavior.
Answer: It was a comment on the rarity of models who are millionaires. (B)
Alan’s remark highlighted the uniqueness of Baron Hausberg, who is a millionaire and also posed as a model.
33. What was the role of Alan Trevor at Hughie and Laura’s wedding?
A. He was a guest.
B. He was the best man.
C. He was the photographer.
D. He was the wedding officiant.
Answer: He was the best man. (B)
Alan Trevor played a significant role in the wedding by being the best man.
34. What was the relationship between Baron Hausberg and the model in Alan’s painting?
A. The model was a friend of Baron Hausberg’s.
B. Baron Hausberg was the model.
C. Baron Hausberg was the painter.
D. The model was Baron Hausberg’s son.
Answer: Baron Hausberg was the model. (B)
Baron Hausberg was the one who posed as a beggar and was the model in Alan’s painting.
35. What did Hughie learn about the beggar from Alan?
A. That the beggar was a philanthropist.
B. That the beggar was actually a wealthy man.
C. That the beggar was a friend of Baron Hausberg’s.
D. That the beggar was a painter.
Answer: That the beggar was actually a wealthy man. (B)
Hughie learned that the beggar was actually a wealthy man, Baron Hausberg.
36. What was the outcome of Baron Hausberg’s gift to Hughie?
A. Alan became a famous painter.
B. Baron Hausberg became a famous philanthropist.
C. Hughie became a millionaire model.
D. Hughie and Laura got married.
Answer: Hughie and Laura got married. (D)
The outcome of Baron Hausberg’s gift was that Hughie and Laura were able to get married.
37. What is the tone of the story ‘The Model Millionaire’?
A. Morally instructive, highlighting the importance of using wealth to benefit others.
B. Generally critical of wealthy people.
C. Romantic, focusing on the love story of Hughie and Laura.
D. Satirical of the social class system.
Answer: Morally instructive, highlighting the importance of using wealth to benefit others. (A)
The tone of the story is morally instructive, highlighting the importance of using wealth to benefit others.
