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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Augusta set Nora up at the ball?
(a) Since Nora is beneath them, Augusta does not want her to be part of the family.
(b) Augusta does not like Nora.
(c) Augusta is jealous of her and Hugh's success.
(d) She does not want Hugh to become a partner at the bank.

2. How does Micky kill Seth?
(a) He frightens him into a heart attack.
(b) He suffocates him with his pillow.
(c) He poisons him.
(d) He stabs him.

3. Why does Samuel give in to Augusta's threats about his sexuality?
(a) He does not care about the bank.
(b) He does not want the bank to be hurt.
(c) He does not want his father to be hurt.
(d) He is afraid of her.

4. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what "secret" does Samuel know that he says may come back to haunt Augusta?
(a) Joseph has been unfaithful.
(b) Peter's brother, a lawyer, is making inquiries.
(c) Augusta has feelings for Micky.
(d) Joseph's work is not respected.

5. In Part 2, Chapter 3, why does Sidney Madler come to London to see Joseph?
(a) He is happy about the business.
(b) He is angry that business is not going well.
(c) He is angry that Hugh is not a partner.
(d) He wants to make another deal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augusta lie to Lady Stalworthy about?

2. Why does Augusta show her new bedroom to Madeleine?

3. What news of Seth does Augusta give Micky when he comes to tea in Part 1, Chapter 5?

4. Maisie doesn't want to be Solly's wife or mistress for all of the reasons except for which one?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 5, who has posted a message in Lloyd's Weekly News for Maisie?

(see the answer key)

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