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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Papa so angry with Micky in Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) Micky does not want to back to Cordova.
(b) He still has not gotten Papa his loan.
(c) Micky does not want Papa to wage war in Cordova.
(d) Micky calls Papa a barbarian.

2. What news of Seth does Augusta give Micky when he comes to tea in Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) Seth has resigned from the bank.
(b) Seth will give Micky his loan.
(c) Seth's health is failing.
(d) Seth's health has improved.

3. Why does Hugh tell Edward that his mother is looking for him?
(a) To be alone with Rachel.
(b) To make Edward mad.
(c) To show Augusta that she is not in control.
(d) To be alone with Florence.

4. Why is Tonio crying when he meets up with Hugh in the woods?
(a) He could not find his clothes.
(b) Edward beat him up.
(c) Micky tried to drown him.
(d) Peter drowned.

5. What does Papa tell Micky that he has planned for Micky's future?
(a) That Micky will run the ranch in Cordova.
(b) That Micky will become a soldier.
(c) That Micky will become a general in Cordova.
(d) That Micky will become President of Cordova.

6. In Part 2, Chapter 2, what is Hugh against the bank investing in?
(a) New infrastructure for London.
(b) A new building for the bank.
(c) The Cordovan Railroad.
(d) Russian bonds.

7. What does Augusta pull out of her jewelry box in Part 2 to remind herself of the past?
(a) A string of pearls.
(b) A diamand brooch.
(c) A serpent ring.
(d) Ruby dragon earings.

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

9. Who helps Micky cover up the murder?
(a) Augusta.
(b) The nurse.
(c) Edward.
(d) Papa.

10. Why does Augusta have Micky walk her to the church in the Prologue?
(a) To make him tell her the truth about Peter.
(b) To have him show her the way.
(c) To invite him to her home for the summer.
(d) So she would not have to walk alone.

11. What sits at the top of the new Pilaster house?
(a) A bank.
(b) An angel.
(c) A stone ship.
(d) A diamond shaped gable.

12. Where does Hugh go for the month of August before he leaves on his journey?
(a) He stays in London at the bank.
(b) To the seaside to be with his mother.
(c) To the countryside to spend time with friends.
(d) To Soho to be with Maisie.

13. Why is Micky afraid of his father?
(a) He has done heinous things to those who have gone against him.
(b) He can force Micky to go back to Mexico.
(c) He has beaten Micky many times.
(d) He is ignorant and angry.

14. What lie does Augusta tell Madeleine while riding in the park in Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) They are going to tell Seth about Samuel's sexuality.
(b) Seth has chosen Joseph as Senior Partner.
(c) Hugh has stolen ideas from the Prinicpal Clerk.
(d) Hugh knows the Lioness personally.

15. What kind of a school is Windfield?
(a) A Catholic school.
(b) A public school.
(c) A Jewish school.
(d) A boarding school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Pilaster and Co. shut down?

2. What does Micky decide to do in Part 2, Chapter 1 to get Edward to marry?

3. Why won't Pilaster bank loan Carlos Miranda money?

4. What kind of a woman is Augusta Pilaster?

5. What does Micky do at the baccarat game that makes things go his way?

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