The Model Millionaire Quiz - CBSE Class 10 English

Free practice quiz: The Model Millionaire (CBSE Class 10 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 English practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on The Model Millionaire, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Who is the protagonist in 'The Model Millionaire'?

   1. Hughie Erskine
   2. Alan Trevor
   3. Baron Hausberg
   4. Laura Merton
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   Answer: A. Hughie Erskine

   Hughie Erskine is the protagonist in the story 'The Model Millionaire', as the story revolves around his financial struggles and eventual surprise at the generosity of a millionaire.

2. How does Baron Hausberg change Hughie’s life?

   1. He marries him
   2. He offers him a job
   3. He gifts him a fortune
   4. He becomes his mentor
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   Answer: C. He gifts him a fortune

   Baron Hausberg gifts Hughie a considerable sum of money after being touched by his generosity and innocence.

3. What does Laura Merton represent in Hughie’s life?

   1. His financial advisor
   2. The love of his life
   3. A close friend
   4. A familial connection
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   Answer: B. The love of his life

   Laura Merton is Hughie's fiancée and represents love and motivation for Hughie, driving him to improve his financial situation.

4. What lesson does 'The Model Millionaire' teach about generosity?

   1. It is always rewarded
   2. It is a sign of weakness
   3. It only matters for the wealthy
   4. True generosity expects nothing in return
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   Answer: D. True generosity expects nothing in return

   The story teaches that true generosity is about giving without expecting anything in return, as demonstrated by Hughie's unselfish act and Baron Hausberg's kindness.

5. How does Oscar Wilde use humor in 'The Model Millionaire'?

   1. Through exaggerated characters
   2. By using slapstick situations
   3. With humorous dialogues
   4. All of the above
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   Answer: A. Through exaggerated characters

   Oscar Wilde employs humor by creating exaggerated characters like Hughie and Baron Hausberg, whose situations lead to a comedic and ironic resolution.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is the central theme of 'The Model Millionaire'?
2. What role does the old beggar play in the story?
3. What is Hughie Erskine's financial situation at the beginning of the story?
4. Who is Alan Trevor in the story?
5. What is the significance of the portrait in the story?
6. What does Hughie's act of giving the sovereign to the beggar signify?
7. Why does Hughie feel embarrassed after giving the sovereign to the beggar?
8. How does the story 'The Model Millionaire' defy typical social expectations?
9. Why is the story titled 'The Model Millionaire'?
10. What does Alan Trevor's attitude towards Hughie's gift tell us about his character?
11. In 'The Model Millionaire', what does Hughie desire most at the story's start?
12. What irony is present in the story 'The Model Millionaire'?
13. What character traits does Hughie possess that attract Baron Hausberg’s attention?
14. What literary devices does Oscar Wilde employ in 'The Model Millionaire' to enhance the narrative?
15. What does the character of Baron Hausberg symbolize in the story?

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