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The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today - Exam
  • 1. Who are the two main authors of 'The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today'?
A) William Shakespeare and Charles Dudley Warner
B) Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner
C) Thomas Nast and Mark Twain
D) Charles Dickens and Mark Twain
  • 2. In what year was 'The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today' first published?
A) 1867
B) 1899
C) 1873
D) 1885
  • 3. What is the main theme of 'The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today'?
A) Industrialization and monopolies
B) Romantic relationships in Washington D.C.
C) Urban political machines and corruption
D) The lust for getting rich, powerful and famous through land speculation pervades society.
  • 4. What nickname did the novel give to the period of U.S. history from the 1870s to about 1900?
A) The Gilded Age
B) The Industrial Revolution
C) The Progressive Era
D) The Golden Era
  • 5. Which character in 'The Gilded Age' is modeled after James Lampton?
A) Henry Brierly
B) Laura Hawkins
C) Colonel Beriah Sellers
D) Philip Sterling
  • 6. What was the original name of Colonel Beriah Sellers in the first edition?
A) James Sellers
B) George Sellers
C) Escol Sellers
D) Mulberry Sellers
  • 7. Who did Laura Hawkins attempt to persuade in Washington, D.C.?
A) Congressmen to purchase the land
B) Local businessmen
C) Her family members
D) The President of the United States
  • 8. What did Laura Hawkins do after failing to convince Congress?
A) She moves back to Tennessee.
B) She kills her married lover but is found not guilty.
C) She becomes a successful lobbyist.
D) She successfully sells the land.
  • 9. What does Washington Hawkins do with the family's unimproved land parcel?
A) He donates it to the government.
B) He gives up ownership when he cannot afford its taxes.
C) He successfully sells it for a large profit.
D) He develops it into a thriving business.
  • 10. What discovery does Philip Sterling make that changes his fortunes?
A) He invents a new agricultural technique.
B) He uncovers oil reserves.
C) He finds gold in Tennessee.
D) He discovers coal on Mr. Bolton's land.
  • 11. What Shakespearean play provided the term 'Gilded Age'?
A) Macbeth
B) Romeo and Juliet
C) King John
D) Hamlet
  • 12. How did contemporary critics view the collaboration between Twain and Warner?
A) They considered it one of Twain's best works.
B) They did not consider it a success because the stories did not mesh well.
C) They praised it as a seamless blend of humor and satire.
D) They found it to be an excellent example of political commentary.
  • 13. What metaphor did David Mamet use for Hollywood?
A) 'The Gilded Age' as a metaphor for Hollywood
B) 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' as a metaphor for Hollywood
C) 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' as a metaphor for Hollywood
D) 'King John' as a metaphor for Hollywood
  • 14. What did Twain and Warner originally plan to include in the novel?
A) Illustrations by Charles Dickens
B) Maps of Tennessee
C) Photographs of Washington D.C.
D) Illustrations by Thomas Nast
  • 15. What was the outcome for Laura Hawkins at the end of the novel?
A) She becomes a successful businesswoman.
B) She marries a wealthy senator.
C) Her spirit is broken, and she dies regretting her fall from innocence.
D) She moves to Europe for a fresh start.
  • 16. What happens to Henry Brierly and Colonel Sellers by the end of the novel?
A) They presumably continue to live daily by their wits while others pay their bills.
B) They become wealthy through honest business practices.
C) They start a successful political career.
D) They retire comfortably in Tennessee.
  • 17. What was the result of Laura Hawkins' attempt to pursue a career on the lecture circuit?
A) She moved to Europe to continue her career.
B) She decided to write another book instead.
C) It failed, leading to her spirit being broken.
D) She became one of the most famous lecturers in America.
  • 18. What was Silas 'Si' Hawkins' plan for the 75,000 acres of land?
A) To become affluent by selling it in a timely manner.
B) To use it as collateral for a loan.
C) To develop it into a farming community.
D) To donate it to the government.
  • 19. What is notable about Colonel Beriah Sellers' character throughout the book?
A) He is pessimistic and financially stable.
B) He is eternally optimistic and eternally broke.
C) He is a successful businessman.
D) He is wealthy and influential.
  • 20. What does the term 'Gilded Age' imply about the era it describes?
A) It indicates a time of political stability.
B) It denotes an era of cultural renaissance.
C) It implies a period of technological innovation.
D) It suggests an ideal 'Golden Age' contrasted with a less worthy 'Gilded Age'.
  • 21. What was the outcome for Ruth Bolton by the end of the novel?
A) She wins Philip Sterling's heart and appears destined for a prosperous marriage.
B) She marries Henry Brierly.
C) She becomes a successful physician.
D) She moves to Europe to pursue her career.
  • 22. What was the reaction to the collaboration between Twain and Warner?
A) It was criticized only for its political content.
B) Contemporary critics did not consider it a success because the stories did not mesh well.
C) It was universally praised for its seamless narrative.
D) It was ignored by most contemporary critics.
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