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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of a woman is Augusta Pilaster?

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

3. Why does Augusta set Nora up at the ball?

4. What lie does Augusta tell Madeleine while riding in the park in Part 1, Chapter 3?

5. What position is Hugh an assistant to in Part I, Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 5, what has happened with Maisie since she last saw Hugh?

2. What does the night in the brothel reveal about Edward and Micky?

3. What happens between Micky and Augusta in the church? What is the significance of their conversation?

4. What has become of Maisie and her family by Part 2?

5. What has happened with Micky in the six years that Hugh was gone, and what are his future and immediate plans?

6. What does Micky do to finalize the demise of Tonio?

7. Describe the ratting and explain its significance to the story.

8. What more does Hugh know about Peter's drowning in Part 1, Chapter 3, now that he has corresponded with Albert Cammel, the fourth boy that was swimming that day?

9. What transpires between Hugh and Maisie in Part I, Chapter 4?

10. What kind of a character is Augusta?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though Tonio's character is not in the story as often as others, he is crucial to the plot line. Many events occur because of what Tonio knows and what his goals are. Discuss how Tonio is a catalyst for much of the plot line.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the friendship between Micky and Edward from the beginning to the end of the story. How was the relationship one-sided? How did the relationship cost Edward a happy life?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Maisie's character. How is she true to herself through her entire life?

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