1. What was Hughie's financial status?
Hughie was an unemployed and his financial status was very low.2. What was the condition laid down by the Colonel to allow Hughie's engagement to Laura?
The Colonel said he would allow Hughie's engagement with his daughter Laura Merton only if he brought him ten thousand pounds of his own.3. Why was Hughie upset?
Hughie was upset because he couldn't fulfill the Colonel's condition since he did not have ten thousand pounds.4. What makes you feel Alan was a good painter?
Alan must have been a good painter because according to the author he had mastered the art of painting and his pictures were eagerly sought after.5. What made the old man look a typical beggar?
The wrinkled old man looked pitiful. He wore a coarse, torn coat and his thick boots were patched and mended. He learnt on a rough stick and he held out in his other hand a crushed hat for alms. Thus the old man looked like a typical beggar.6. Why is the model's face his fortune?
The artist's expectations are fulfilled by the experience on the model's face. The model earns money if the artist is successful. Hence the model's face was his fortune.7. How many shillings make a pound?
Twenty shillings make a pound.8. In our country, models pose for advertisements. How much do you think they are paid?
models are paid high. Models who pose for still photos are also paid equally well as those seen in video advertisements. Celebrity models are paid in lakhs..9. What was the beggar's true identity?
The beggar was one of the richest men in Europe. He was Baron Hausberg. He was also Trevor's friend10. Why did Hughie fear an adverse reaction from the Baron?
Hughie feared an adverse reaction from the Baron because he had mistaken him for a beggar. He had even offered him a sovereign. He wondered how the Baron would react to his silly gesture.11. Why did Hughie wish to apologise to the Baron?
Hughie had treated the Baron like a beggar. So he wished to apologise to the Baron.12. Why was Hughie angry with Trevor?
Hughie was angry with Trevor because he had discussed Hughie's private affairs with the beggar He had told him about his unemployment and the condition laid down by the Colonel for his engagement.13. Why did Trevor remark that such beggars as the model were not to be met with everyday?
Trevor remarked that such beggars as the model were not to be met with everyday because he knew that the beggar was in reality Baron Hausberg one of the richest men in Europe and rich men do not like dressing up and posing as beggars.14. Why did Hughie grow offended at Trevor's act of discussing his affairs with a stranger?
Hughie was not pleased that Trevor had revealed his private affairs to the beggar model. It was not right to discuss his private matters to a stranger. So he grew offended at Trevor's act.15. What was the Baron's reaction to Hughie's innocent act of awarding him a coin?
The Baron was highly touched by Hughie's kindness. Though Hughie was poor beggar. So the Baron had sent him a cheque for ten thousand pounds. The cheque was his wedding present to Hughie..16. Differentiate - 'Millionaire Models' and 'Model Millionaires'?
Millionaire Models are those who already rich and yet pose for portraits as models. A model millionaire is one who sets an example to other millionaires by his show of kindness and compassion.17. What are the various details that Alan Trevor would have given to the Baron?
Trevor would have told the baron that,- Hughie was his best friend,
- Hughie was without a profession in spite of his perfect profile,
- Hughie loved Laura Merton,
- The retired Colonel, Laura Merton's father has demanded ten thousand pounds from Hughie,
- Hughie was unable to fulfill the condition,
- Hughie was upset over his failure.
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