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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is Henry's relationship to Lloyd Hastings?
a peer
an employee
his employer
his brother
- 2. Multiple Choice
What effect does Henry think going to London will have?
He would have too much work to catch up on in San Francisco.
He would lose too much money if he leaves San Francisco.
He would lose his job if he leaves.
- 3. Multiple Choice
How does Henry end up in London even after saying he would not go?
He was abducted by sailors who needed him to work on their ship.
Hastings offered to pay him double if he decided to go to London with him.
As he was sailing in the bay, he drifted out to sea and was rescued by a freighter headed to London.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The two brothers call on Henry as he is --
attempting to get at a pear in the gutter.
getting off of the boat.
being kicked out of a restaurant along Portland Place.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does Henry do immediately upon finding the banknote in the envelope?
He finds a place to eat.
He goes to the tailor shop to buy a new suit.
He checks in to the closest hotel.
- 6. Multiple Choice
When Henry states, "My friend, you shouldn't judge a stranger by the clothes he wears," what does this show of his character?
He's clever.
He's ashamed of himself.
He's being sarcastic.
- 7. Multiple Choice
According to the note, Henry must use the banknote for --
one week.
15 days.
a month.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Henry is proving to be _____________.
trustworthy
smug
resourceful
- 9. Multiple Choice
Using the credit of the bank note, Henry is able to --
obtain a way home and a suit.
get meals, a suit, and lodging.
acquire lodging and plan a date with Portia.
- 10. Multiple Choice
How does Henry help Hawkins at his feeding-house?
More people came to the restaurant after learning about the man with the million-dollar banknote.
He was able to use the banknote to get him a loan to hire extra help and purchase more tables.
He paid for all the patrons when he was there for breakfast each day.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What evidence from the text supports that Henry became famous throughout London? (Select all that apply)
He got the name "Vest-Pocket Millionaire" in the newspapers.
A caricature of him was included in Punch magazine.
He was invited to dinner with the American ambassador.
He was given his own reserved table at the hotel in Hanover Square.
- 12. Multiple Choice
When Henry sees Hastings at the ambassador's party, how much time has passed since they had seen one another?
one month
three months
six months
- 13. Multiple Choice
Portia reacts to hearing about Henry's unusual circumstance by --
acting cautiously.
acting light-heartedly.
acting suspiciously.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Upon learning that Henry is recording all his expenses, the reader can more confidently infer --
he is worried about getting caught by the police.
he is eager to show the brothers how clever he is.
he is trustworthy and honest.
- 15. Multiple Choice
How does Henry help Hastings as well as himself?
He buys the mine for one million pounds and gives Hastings a job working for him.
He allows Hasting to use the name Henry Adams as a reference to help sell the mine.
He gives Hastings a loan for three million pounds in order to help improve the mine.
- 16. Multiple Choice
After winning the bet, for what position does Henry ask?
British ambassador
president of the Bank of England
son-in-law to marry Portia
- 17. Multiple Choice
Where does the banknote end up at the end of the story?
with Portia's father, Gordon
turned in to the Bank of England
cashed by Portia's uncle, Abel
hanging in a frame in Henry and Portia's home
- 18. Multiple Choice
Cause: Two brothers make a bet that involves giving Henry Adams a million-pound bank note. What are the effects (check all that apply)?
People are so impressed with Henry's wealth that he is provided credit.
Henry becomes famous.
Henry uses his fame to help Hastings sell stocks in a gold mine.
Henry uses the bank note to convince Portia to marry him.
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