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According to the opening of 'The Model Millionaire', what is considered the privilege of the rich rather than the profession of the unemployed?
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Romance
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Oscar Wilde suggests that the poor should be practical and _____.
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Prosaic
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Which two physical features of Hughie Erskine's profile are highlighted as being 'clear-cut' and 'grey'?
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His profile and his eyes
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What were the only two items Hughie Erskine's father bequeathed to him?
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A cavalry sword and a History of the Peninsular War in fifteen volumes
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How much was the annual income allowed to Hughie by his old aunt?
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Two hundred pounds
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In which three business ventures did Hughie Erskine fail before becoming an 'ineffectual young man'?
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The Stock Exchange, tea-merchandising, and selling dry sherry
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What specific financial condition did Colonel Merton set for Hughie to marry his daughter Laura?
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Hughie must have ten thousand pounds of his own
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How does Oscar Wilde describe the rarity of artists compared to 'strange rough fellows' with freckled faces?
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He states that while painters are common, 'artists are rather rare'
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According to Alan Trevor, who are the only people a painter should know?
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People who are beautiful, an artistic pleasure to look at, and an intellectual repose to talk to
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Describe the physical appearance of the 'beggar' model's face as seen in Trevor's studio.
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He was a wizened old man with a face like wrinkled parchment and a piteous expression
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What was the 'beggar' model holding in one hand while leaning on a rough stick with the other?
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A battered hat for alms
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Which two famous artists does Alan Trevor reference when admiring the 'beggar' model's aesthetic quality?
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Velasquez and Rembrandt
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How much does a model typically earn for a sitting, according to Alan Trevor?
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A shilling an hour
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How much was Alan Trevor being paid for the commission of the 'beggar-man' portrait?
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Two thousand guineas
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Term: Guinea
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Definition: A gold coin or unit of account in the UK worth 21 shillings, traditionally used for professional fees
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Which three professions does Alan Trevor claim 'always get guineas'?
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Painters, poets, and physicians
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What specific coin did Hughie Erskine give to the beggar-man in Trevor's studio?
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A sovereign
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What immediate personal luxury did Hughie realise he would have to sacrifice for a fortnight after giving away his money?
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Taking hansoms (horse-drawn carriages)
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Where did Hughie meet Alan Trevor on the night he gave money to the model?
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The Palette Club
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What was the actual identity of the man Hughie believed to be a beggar?
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Baron Hausberg
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How does Trevor describe Baron Hausberg's immense wealth regarding international affairs?
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He has a house in every capital and can prevent Russia going to war when he chooses
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Why was Baron Hausberg dressed in rags in Alan Trevor's studio?
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He had commissioned Trevor to paint him in the character of a beggar
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What was the origin of the rags Baron Hausberg wore for his portrait?
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An old suit he obtained in Spain
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How did Baron Hausberg react privately after Hughie gave him the sovereign?
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He was in the highest spirits, chuckling to himself and rubbing his hands together
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Who was the messenger sent by Baron Hausberg to Hughie's house the next morning?
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Monsieur Gustave Naudin
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What was written on the outside of the envelope delivered to Hughie by the Baron’s representative?
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A wedding present to Hugh Erskine and Laura Merton, from an old beggar
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What was the value of the cheque contained inside the Baron's envelope?
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Ten thousand pounds (£10,000)
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What role did Alan Trevor play at Hughie and Laura’s wedding?
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The best-man
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In the concluding pun of the story, Trevor remarks that 'millionaire models' are rare, but _____ are rarer still.
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Model millionaires
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How does the text define the 'irony' of Baron Hausberg's portrait?
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One of Europe's wealthiest socialites is portrayed in rags by his own commission
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What does the author suggest makes a 'giver' truly noble in the context of charity?
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Generosity and the normalisation of charity without any expectation of reward in return
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What does the phrase 'model-millionaire' emphasise about the character of Baron Hausberg in the story's conclusion?
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His 'sheer goodness' and status as an ideal example of a wealthy man
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Which specific teas did Hughie deal with during his time as a tea-merchant?
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Pekoe and souchong
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According to Alan Trevor, what is the primary business of an artist regarding the world?
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To 'realise the world as we see it, not to reform it as we know it'
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Where did the Merton family live when Hughie visited them for consolation?
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Holland Park
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What was Hughie's initial internal reaction upon discovering the beggar was actually the Baron?
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He felt dismayed and described himself as a 'duffer' and an 'unlucky devil'
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The Baron promised to invest Hughie's sovereign and pay him _____ every six months.
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Interest
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How does Trevor justify the 'manual labour' aspect of painting to Hughie?
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He cites the trouble of laying on paint and standing all day at an easel
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What was the 'picture of dismay' Hughie sank into upon hearing the Baron's name?
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An armchair
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What detail about Laura Merton's father suggests his irritability during his time in India?
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He was a retired Colonel who had lost his temper and his digestion
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Hughie is described as having every accomplishment except for which specific skill?
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Making money
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What was Trevor's reaction when Hughie suggested the model should get a percentage of the painting's sale price?
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He laughed and insisted that the artist's work is harder than the model's
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The text describes Hughie as a 'delightful, _____' young man with a perfect profile.
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Ineffectual
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What was the Baron's representative wearing when he visited Hughie's house?
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Gold spectacles and grey hair
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According to Trevor, why did the Baron ask so many questions about Hughie's private affairs?
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He was 'quite interested' in Hughie and the story of the £10,000 requirement
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What was Hughie's emotional response when he 'looked very red and angry' at Trevor?
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Indignation that his private affairs (including his love for Laura) were shared with a 'beggar'
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The story suggests that for a painter, the model's _____ is his fortune.
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Face
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Which 'great truth of modern life' did Hughie fail to realise regarding romance and wealth?
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That romance is a privilege of the rich and not a profession for the unemployed
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What was the name of the magazine Hughie kept his cavalry sword near on his shelf?
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Bailey's Magazine
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How did Alan Trevor characterize his own heart in comparison to his head?
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He claimed that 'an artist’s heart is his head'
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What was Hughie's initial thought regarding Naudin's visit before the envelope was opened?
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He thought the Baron had sent for an apology
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When Hughie entered Trevor's studio, what specific task was Trevor performing on the 'life-size picture'?
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Putting the finishing touches
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Which geographical location is mentioned as the place where the Baron's 'Spanish suit' came from?
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Spain
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What did Trevor tell Hughie about his income and prospects while he was out of the room?
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He told the Baron everything about Hughie, including his income and his love for Laura
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Cloze: Hughie felt so _____ and _____ for the model that he searched his pockets for money.
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Forlorn and wretched
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What was the specific occupation of the man who 'wanted to speak to' Trevor, causing him to leave the studio?
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The frame-maker
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What was Hughie's 'extravagance' for which he received a 'charming scolding' from Laura?
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Giving away his last sovereign to the beggar
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According to the 'About the Author' section, what is Oscar Wilde best remembered for?
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His witticisms and clever use of language
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In what decade did Oscar Wilde become one of the most popular playwrights in London?
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The early 1890s
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What does the text identify as the 'central player's' mistake regarding the painter's model?
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He believes the model is a real beggar because of his appearance