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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To where does Danny run away in the Prologue?
(a) America.
(b) Gdansk.
(c) Newcastle.
(d) London.

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

3. Why does Carlos want Micky to stay in London?
(a) To marry into the Pilaster family.
(b) To sell nitrate for him.
(c) To keep him away from his brother, Paulo.
(d) To get money from the banks for him.

4. Who wins the ratting bet in Part 1, Chapter 2?
(a) Edward.
(b) Hugh.
(c) Tonio.
(d) Micky.

5. Why do Micky and Edward go to Nellie's in Part 1, Chapter 2?
(a) To play baccarat.
(b) To drink.
(c) To find girlfriends.
(d) To smoke.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mr. Offerton send Hugh to the schoolmaster's office when he sees him in the courtyard in the Prologue?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what job does Maisie find?

4. Why does Augusta have Micky walk her to the church in the Prologue?

5. What system does Hugh come up with at the bank to organize papers?

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