Phineas Finn: Parliament Questions

What initially intrigues Phineas about the idea of running for Parliament?

• His father’s encouragement

• The appeal of the adventure and excitement of politics

• A financial reward for his candidacy

• The pressure from his colleagues at work

Who first introduces the idea of a parliamentary seat to Phineas?

• His father

• Mary Flood Jones

• Mr. Fitzgibbon

• Mr. Low

How does Phineas initially feel about the possibility of running for Parliament?

• Confident and eager

• Nervous but curious

• Completely opposed

• Overwhelmed with doubt

What is one of Phineas’s main doubts about running for Parliament?

• His lack of financial resources

• The disapproval of his friends

• His inexperience in law

• Fear of public speaking

What argument does Mr. Fitzgibbon use to encourage Phineas to consider the opportunity?

• That Phineas has a natural charm and charisma

• That many successful politicians started with little money

• That Phineas owes it to his family to take the chance

• That it will be an easy victory

How does Phineas’s father react to the idea of his son running for Parliament?

• He is completely supportive

• He is indifferent and uninterested

• He is skeptical and concerned about finances

• He is proud and enthusiastic

What advice does Mr. Low, Phineas’s mentor, give him?

• To pursue his dreams at all costs

• To stay focused on his career as a lawyer

• To seek out influential patrons for support

• To embrace the opportunity for political fame

What factor begins to give Phineas confidence about pursuing the opportunity?

• The enthusiastic support of his friends

• His belief in his own abilities and potential

• Promises of financial backing from his father

• The assurance that he won’t have serious competition

How does Phineas’s perception of his own qualifications evolve?

• He starts to see himself as unfit for politics entirely

• He begins to believe he can make a difference in Parliament

• He becomes increasingly worried about his inexperience

• He dismisses the idea as a passing whim

What ultimately solidifies Phineas’s decision to run for Parliament?

• His desire to prove Mr. Low wrong

• His growing excitement about the opportunity

• The financial backing offered by Mr. Fitzgibbon

• His realization that he has nothing to lose