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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Augusta show her new bedroom to Madeleine?
(a) She wants to show off her new Japanese style.
(b) She wants Madeleine to help her keep Hugh down.
(c) Because they are good friends who share everything.
(d) She wants Madeleine to help her ruin Samuel.

2. 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) Joseph's work is not respected.
(c) Augusta has feelings for Micky.
(d) Peter's brother, a lawyer, is making inquiries.

3. Why won't Pilaster bank loan Carlos Miranda money?
(a) They don't know if he is legitimate or not.
(b) He is Spanish.
(c) He wants to purchase arms with it.
(d) He does not live in England.

4. In Part 1, Chapter 5, who has posted a message in Lloyd's Weekly News for Maisie?
(a) Danny, her brother.
(b) Solly.
(c) Hugh.
(d) Her mother and father.

5. How much time passes before Hugh returns to London at the beginning of Part 2?
(a) Six years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augusta know as Samuel Pilaster's weakness?

2. How does Hugh help Sir John Cammel and himself at the same time in Part 1, Chapter 3?

3. What does Maisie stop from happening to Hugh during the Punch and Judy show?

4. What does Augusta lie to Lady Stalworthy about?

5. What does Maisie eat with Bertie in the nursery?

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