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

2. Hugh and his mother speak frankly for the first time about all of the following except for what?
(a) Maisie's reputation.
(b) Augusta's devious ways and lies.
(c) Money.
(d) Hugh's future.

3. What does Joseph Pilaster collect?
(a) Peacock feathers.
(b) Jeweled rings.
(c) Ivory pipes.
(d) Jeweled snuff boxes.

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

5. Maisie doesn't want to be Solly's wife or mistress for all of the reasons except for which one?
(a) She is not in love with him.
(b) He is fat.
(c) He is rich.
(d) He is too nice to deceive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Augusta having a tea party in Part I, Chapter 1?

2. What does Augusta ask Hobbes to do to help her get Joseph the peerage?

3. Where does Hugh go for the month of August before he leaves on his journey?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what "secret" does Samuel know that he says may come back to haunt Augusta?

5. What does Augusta reveal to Micky at the end of Part 1, Chapter 3?

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