The Model Millionaire Summary in Bengali
Hughie Erskine ছিল এক হ্যান্ডসাম তরুণ, কিন্তু তার বেশি টাকা-পয়সা ছিল না। সে Laura Merton নামের এক মেয়েকে বিয়ে করতে চেয়েছিল, কিন্তু Laura-র বাবা বলেছিলেন, Hughie যদি কমপক্ষে দশ হাজার পাউন্ড উপার্জন না করতে পারে, তাহলে তিনি তাদের বিয়ে হতে দেবেন না।
একদিন Hughie তার বন্ধু Alan Trevor-র স্টুডিওতে গেল। Alan Trevor একজন চিত্রশিল্পী ছিল এবং সে তখন একজন ভিখারির পূর্ণদেহ চিত্র আঁকছিল। স্টুডিওর এক কোণে Hughie সেই ভিখারিটিকে দেখতে পেল—ছেঁড়া জামাকাপড় পরা, ক্লান্ত এবং অভাবী চেহারার এক লোক। যদিও তার নিজেরও তেমন টাকা ছিল না, তবু লোকটির জন্য মায়া অনুভব করে Hughie তাকে একটি sovereign (সোনার মুদ্রা) দিয়ে দেয়। ভিখারিটি খুব অবাক হয়ে যায় সেটা নিয়ে।
পরে Alan Hughie-কে জানাল যে সেই “ভিখারি” আদতে কোনও ভিখারি নয়। সে একজন ধনী ব্যারন—Baron Hausberg—যিনি শুধু মজা করে ছবির জন্য পোজ দিয়েছিলেন। হিউই খুব অবাক ও লজ্জিত হয়ে পড়ল।
কিন্তু পরদিন Hughie এক আশ্চর্য চিঠি পেল—Baron Hausberg-র কাছ থেকে, যাতে ছিল দশ হাজার পাউন্ডের একটি চেক, বিয়ের উপহার হিসেবে। সেই ধনী ব্যক্তি Hughie-র সদয় মনোভাব দেখে অভিভূত হয়েছিলেন, এমনকি তখনও যখন Hughie ভেবেছিল সে একজন গরিব লোককে সাহায্য করছে।
শেষমেশ এইভাবে, Hughie-র উদারতার জন্য, এক দয়ালু ধনী লোকের সাহায্যে সে Laura-কে বিয়ে করতে পারে।
Summary: The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde
Hughie Erskine was a handsome young man but didn’t have much money. He wanted to marry a girl named Laura Merton, but her father wouldn’t let them marry unless Hughie could earn at least ten thousand pounds.
One day, Hughie went to visit his friend Alan Trevor, who was a painter. Alan was working on a life-size painting of a beggar. In the corner of the studio, Hughie saw the beggar—dressed in rags, looking tired and poor. Feeling sorry for him, Hughie secretly gave the man a sovereign (a gold coin), even though he himself didn’t have much money.
Later, Alan told Hughie that the “beggar” was not a real beggar at all. He was actually a rich baron—Baron Hausberg—who had posed for the painting just for fun. Hughie was shocked and embarrassed.
But the next day, Hughie received a surprise: a letter from Baron Hausberg with a cheque for ten thousand pounds as a wedding gift. The rich man had been touched by Hughie’s kindness, even when Hughie thought he was poor.
In the end, Hughie was able to marry Laura, thanks to his generosity—and a kind-hearted millionaire in disguise.
The Model Millionaire MCQ
The Model Millionaire question answers :
Who is the author of the story “The Model Millionaire”?
a) Oscar Wilde*
b) Charles Dickens
c) Virginia Woolf
d) Agatha Christie
What is the genre of "The Model Millionaire"?
a) Mystery
b) Romance
c) Comedy
d) Satire*
The Model Millionaire's'' Hughie Erskine has all these characteristics except:
a) Generous
b) Charming
c) Handsome
d) Wealth *
What was Hughie’s personality like?
a) Serious and responsible
b) Bright, buoyant, and generous *
c) Moody and introspective
d) Ambitious and competitive
What does the painter, Alan, think of the beggar-man's poverty in ''The Model Millionaire?''
a) It's picturesque. *
b) It's pitiful.
c) It's comical.
d) It's depressing.
How is Hughie's generosity rewarded in ''The Model Millionaire?''
a) With a new wardrobe
b) With the money he needs to get married *
c) With an award from the local newspaper
d) With the anger of the beggar-man
What was Colonel Merton’s personality like?
a) Kind and generous
b) Strict and temperamental *
c) Wise and understanding
d) Funny and laid-back
In ''The Model Millionaire,'' what does Colonel Merton want from Hughie before he'll allow him to marry his daughter?
a) Patience
b) Financial stability *
c) Faithfulness
d) Commitment
Or
What did Colonel Merton require Hughie to have before considering an engagement?
a) A title
b) A certain amount of wealth *
c) A good reputation
d) A university degree
What was Laura Merton’s father's profession?
a) Lawyer
b) Retired Colonel*
c) Doctor
d) Painter
What condition did Colonel Merton place for approving Hughie’s engagement to Laura?
a) Having a good reputation
b) Having ten thousand pounds of his own*
c) Getting a job in the military
d) Complete a college degree
Where was Hughie headed when he decided to visit Alan Trevor?
a) The park
b) The Merton's’ house*
c) Art studio
d) The city centre
How does Baron Hausberg demonstrate his ''model millionaire'' style in ''The Model Millionaire''?
a) He is an art lover and well-travelled.
b) He is good-looking and wealthy.
c) He is financially successful and giving. *
d) He is prideful and arrogant.
How did Alan Trevor initially perceive Hughie?
a) As a talented artist
b) As a charming and beautiful person *
c) As a wealthy patron
d) As a rival painter
What was the nature of Hughie’s relationship with Laura?
a) Platonic
b) Familial
c) Romantic *
d) Professional
Why did Hughie visit Alan Trevor’s studio?
a) To commission a portrait
b) To seek advice on art
c) To socialize and relax *
d) To discuss business
How did Alan Trevor feel about Hughie after getting to know him better?
a) Indifferent
b) Disappointed
c) Increasingly fond *
d) Resentful
Who was putting the finishing touches to a wonderful life-size picture of a beggar-man?
a) Hughie
b) Trevor *
c) Velasquez
d) Rimbrant
What was the beggar-man wearing over his shoulders?
a) A fine silk cloak
b) A coarse brown cloak *
c) A warm woollen coat
d) A colourful embroidered shawl
What was the beggar-man holding in one hand?
a) A walking stick
b) A cane
c) A rough stick *
d) A basket
How much did Trevor say the model got for sitting?
a) A shilling an hour *
b) A guinea an hour
c) A pound an hour
d) Five shillings an hour
How much did Trevor say he got for his picture?
a) Five thousand guineas
b) Four thousand guineas
c) Three thousand guineas
d) Two thousand guineas *
What did Hughie think the model should get?
a) A raise in pay
b) A bonus
c) A percentage *
d) A promotion
Why did Trevor tell Hughie to keep quiet when he was finishing a picture in his studio?
a) Because he was annoyed
b) Because he was tired
c) Because he was busy *
d) Because he was distracted
What did Trevor compare Art to?
a) Science
b) Mathematics
c) Manual labour *
d) Music
What was Hughie’s reaction to Trevor’s statement about the model’s pay?
a) He was shocked.
b) He laughed. *
c) He was amused.
d) He was angry.
What did Trevor call the beggar-man whose picture he was drawing in his studio?
a) A living Rembrandt
b) A living Michelangelo
c) A living Velasquez *
d) A living Leonardo
What was the beggar-man’s face compared to?
a) Smooth silk
b) Wrinkled parchment *
c) Rough stone
d) Soft velvet
What was Hughie’s comment about the beggar-man’s face?
a) “What a happy face!”
b) “What a sad face!”
c) “Poor old chap! How miserable he looks!” *
d) “What a strong face!”
What did Trevor say was the reason why a beggar should not look happy?
a) Because it’s not realistic *
b) Because it’s not artistic
c) Because painters don’t want them to
d) Because it’s not fashionable
What did Trevor tell Hughie to do while he worked?
a) Smoke a cigarette and chat
b) Smoke a cigarette and keep quiet *
c) Read a book and relax
d) Take a nap and sleep
What was Trevor’s attitude towards Hughie’s chatter?
a) Encouraging
b) Irritated
c) Tolerant *
d) Amused
Why did the Baron come in disguise of a beggar to draw his picture?
a) He wanted to startle the artist.
b) He wanted to show his vanity.
c) He wanted to express his simplicity.
d) He had been under a whim. *
Why did Hughie offer a sovereign to the old model?
a) He felt sympathetic to the beggar. *
b) The beggar asked for help.
c) Hughie’s friend exploited the beggar.
d) Hughie himself was poor.
What did Hughie decide to sacrifice in order to give the sovereign to the old model of Trevor?
a) His dinner for a fortnight.
b) His weekend trip.
c) His hansom rides for a fortnight. *
d) His art lessons.
How did the poor model react when Hughie offered him a sovereign?
a) He began to weep.
b) He walked away.
c) He felt embarrassed.
d) He faintly smiled. *
Where did Hughie put the sovereign as a charity to the old poor model?
a) In the beggar’s pocket
b) In the beggar’s hand *
c) On the wooden bench
d) On the table in Trevor’s studio
What did Hughie find in his pockets to give to the beggar man?
a) A handful of gold coins and a few shillings.
b) A few pennies and a hand note
c) A sovereign and some coppers *
d) A five- found notes and some silver coins
What prompts Hughie to give the beggar a sovereign?
a) Alan Trevor's encouragement
b) The beggar's pitiful appearance*
c) His desire to impress Laura
d) His sense of guilt
What was Trevor’s perspective on the nature of artists?
a) Artists are devoid of emotions.
b) Artists are inherently kind and generous.
c) Artists are pragmatic and realistic. *
d) Artists are social reformers.
What does Hughie offer to the beggar, thinking he is in need?
a) A job as his assistant
b) A sovereign*
c) A generous wedding present
d) Old clothes to help improve his appearance
Why did Trevor paint Baron Hausberg as a beggar?
a) Because the Baron wanted to show his poverty.
b) Because the Baron wanted to befool Hughie.
c) Because Barren Hausberg commissioned him to draw his picture. *
d) Because he wanted to show the Baron’s property
Who revealed to Hughie the real identity of the old poor model?
a) Trevor *
b) The Baron himself
c) The retired Colonel
d) Laura Merton
Why does Hughie feel that he has made a fool of himself?
a) Because he gave money to a poor person.
b) Because he didn’t recognize the Baron’s true identity.
c) Because he was deceived by the Baron’s disguise.
d) Because he gave a sovereign to someone who turned out to be extremely wealthy. *
What was Hughie’s initial impression of the old model?
a) He thought the old model was a wealthy man.
b) He thought the old model was a poor beggar. *
c) He thought the old model was a friend of Trevor’s.
d) He thought the old model was an artist.
What did Alan Trevor remark about millionaire models?
a) They are common
b) They are rare enough *
c) They are unnecessary
d) They are unimportant
What did Alan Trevor say about model millionaires?
a) They are common
b) They are rarer still *
c) They are non-existing
d) They are available.
Who did Hughie think had come to visit him the next morning?
a) Baron Hausberg *
b) Gustave Naudin
c) Alan Trevor
d) Laura Merton
Why did Hughie think Baron Hausberg had come to visit him?
a) For an apology from him *
b) To congratulate him
c) To thank him
d) To invite him to a wedding
What was Hughie’s reaction when he received the letter and check from Baron Hausberg?
a) He was angry.
b) He was grateful. *
c) He was surprised.
d) He was indifferent.
What can be inferred about Baron Hausberg’s character from his actions in the story?
a) He is stingy and selfish.
b) He is kind and generous. *
c) He is proud and arrogant.
d) He is dishonest and deceitful.
How did Laura Merton react to the story of Hughie ‘s extravagance?
a) She openly appreciated him.
b) She was very angry with him.
c) She gave him a sweet scolding. *
d) She didn’t talk to him.
Who do you think is the most developing character in Oscar Wilde’s story “The Model Millionaire”?
a) Baron Hausberg
b) Alan Trevor
c) Hughie *
d) Laura Merton
Why suggest Trevor's paint of the old model as a beggar?
a) To show the harsh realities of poverty.
b) To highlight the contrast between appearance and reality. *
c) To create a sense of sympathy in the viewer.
d) To reveal his artistic skill.
What was Hughie’s reaction when he found out the old model’s true identity?
a) He was angry and upset.
b) He was embarrassed and ashamed.*
c) He was surprised and amused.
d) He was indifferent and unaffected.
What is Hughie Erskine's primary obstacle to marrying Laura Merton?
a) His lack of social connections
b) His disapproval of Laura's father*
c) His insufficient wealth
d) His artistic ambitions
How does Hughie initially react to the beggar who comes to Alan Trevor's studio?
a) With suspicion and distrust
b) With pity and compassion*
c) With indifference and disinterest
d) With amusement and curiosity
Who is the beggar revealed to be?
a) A disguised nobleman
b) A professional con artist
c) Baron Hausberg, a millionaire*
d) Alan Trevor's long-lost brother
How does Baron Hausberg reward Hughie for his kindness?
a) He offers him a job at his company
b) He gives him a large sum of money
c) He introduces him to influential people
d) He helps him win Laura's father's approval*
What is the significance of the title 'The Model Millionaire'?
a) It refers to Hughie's aspirations to become wealthy
b) It highlights the contrast between Hughie and Baron Hausberg
c) It emphasizes the importance of generosity and compassion
d) It satirizes the obsession with wealth and social status
What is the primary theme of the story?
a) The importance of appearances
b) The power of love
c) The value of kindness*
d) The pursuit of wealth
Which of the following best describes Alan Trevor?
a) A struggling artist
b) A successful painter*
c) A shrewd businessman
d) A loyal friend
What is the central theme of Oscar Wilde's short story " The Model Millionaire"?
a) The pursuit of wealth and material success
b) The value of generosity and charity*
c) The challenges of being a struggling artist
d) The importance of a well-crafted portrait
In the story, Hughie Erskine is best described as:
a) A wealthy aristocrat
b) A struggling artist
c) An exceptionally talented painter
d) A good-looking young man without a profession*
Who turns out to be the beggar in the story who receives a sovereign from Hughie?
a) A homeless man
b) A famous artist
c) Baron Hausberg*
d) Alan Trevor
The story emphasizes the idea that:
a) Wealth and appearance are always correlated
b) Generosity should be rewarded with material gain
c) The act of charity without expecting anything in return is noble*
d) The poor should prioritize being charming over practicality
What profession does Hughie try before becoming a "delightful, ineffectual young man"?
a) Stockbroker
b) Tea-merchant
c) Artist
d) both a & b*
How does Hughie react when he realizes he gave a sovereign to Baron Hausberg?
a) He laughs it off as a funny mistake.
b) He is relieved that the beggar is wealthy.
c) He feels embarrassed and sulkily leaves.*
d) He demands his money back from Baron Hausberg.
What does Alan Trevor do for a living?
a) Stock trading
b) Tea-merchant
c) Painting*
d) Sherry sales
How does Trevor react to Hughie's act of kindness towards the beggar?
a) He is touched by Hughie's generosity.
b) He scolds Hughie for giving away money.
c) He tells Hughie to do more for the poor.
d) He laughs and finds it amusing.*
What is the significance of the phrase "model millionaires" in the story?
a) It refers to wealthy artists.
b) It highlights the importance of good looks in success.
c) It reflects the contrast between appearances and reality.*
d) It suggests that millionaires can become successful models.
Who rewards Hughie with a generous wedding present in the story?
a) Alan Trevor
b) Laura Merton
c) Baron Hausberg*
d) The Colonel
What lesson does "The Model Millionaire" teach about wealth and charity?
a) Wealth is essential for happiness.
b) Charity should always be reciprocated.
c) The act of giving without expecting rewards is noble.*
d) Wealth leads to a more fascinating and charming life.
How does Baron Hausberg respond when he learns about Hughie's generosity?
a) He laughs at Hughie's actions.
b) He becomes angry and demands more.
c) He rewards Hughie with a wedding present.*
d) He ignores the situation entirely.
What character traits are attributed to Hughie Erskine in the story?
a) Clever and resourceful
b) Generous and compassionate*
c) Wealthy and successful
d) Ill-natured and arrogant
What does Trevor create a painting of in his studio?
a) A landscape
b) A beggar-man*
c) A still life
d) A portrait of Hughie
What does the story highlight regarding the roles of artists and their subjects?
a) Artists should only paint attractive subjects.
b) Artists should paint subjects realistically, whether they are wealthy or not.*
c) Artists are primarily focused on making money.
d) Subjects play no role in an artist's success.
According to the writer, romance is the privilege of the …………
a) poor
b) rich*
c) talented
d) deserving
Hughie’s father has bequeathed him a History of the Peninsular war in fifteen volumes and a ……… .
a) beautiful bungalow
b) ten thousands pounds
c) a cavalry sword*
d) gun
Laura Merton adored Hughie but she was not prepared to disregard her …………. .
a) mother’s ambition
b) father’s wishes*
c) own aspirations
d) dear friends
The beggar-man in Trevor’s studio had in one hand a stick and ………….. in the others.
a) a bag
b) a begging bowl
c) a few currently notes
d) a battered hat*
Trevor Says, “Such beggars are not to be met with everyday”. In which tone is this sentence spoken?
a) humorous
() ironical
c) contemptuous
d) all of the above*
“Don’t run away, Hughie,” he said, as he went out. “I will be back in a moment.” Where had ‘he’ gone?
a) to the kitchen
b) to talk to Baron Hausberg
c) to see the frame maker*
d) to fetch paint
According to Trevor, an artist’s heart is in his …………… .
a) mind
b) head*
c) soul
d) feelings
When they were married who made a speech at the wedding breakfast ?
a) Alan Trevor
b) Baron Hausberg*
c) Laura Merton
d) None of the above
What was Alan Trevor’s profession?
a) Writer
b) Painter*
c) Musician
d) Sculptor
What was the artist, Trevor, working on when Hughie arrived?
a) A portrait of a young woman
b) A landscape scene
c) A life-size painting of a beggar-man*
d) An abstract piece
What was the beggar doing with his hat?
a) Wearing it on his head
b) Tucked under his arm
c) Holding it out for alms*
d) Swinging it playfully
Trevor stated the model’s hourly wage is:
a) A few shillings
b) One shilling*
c) Ten shilling
d) More than the artist
How did the old man react when Hughie gave him money?
a) He yelled in anger.
b) He laughed loudly.
c) He smiled faintly.*
d) He remained emotionless.
What physical description is given of the visitor?
a) Young and athletic
b) Old with gold spectacles and grey hair*
c) Tall and well-dressed
d) Short and unassuming
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