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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. How does Augusta manage to get Maisie to stay away from Hugh?
(a) Augusta threatens her.
(b) Augusta tells Maisie that Hugh loves another woman.
(c) Maisie knows Augusta will ruin Hugh by using her.
(d) Augusta pays her.

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

3. What system does Hugh come up with at the bank to organize papers?
(a) Filing.
(b) An input/output tray.
(c) A special paper tray.
(d) Accounts receivable tray.

4. Why does Maisie leave home in the Prologue?
(a) Her brother, Danny, runs away.
(b) She is hungry.
(c) She hates her father.
(d) She does not want her mother to starve for her.

5. Why does Samuel give in to Augusta's threats about his sexuality?
(a) He does not want his father to be hurt.
(b) He is afraid of her.
(c) He does not want the bank to be hurt.
(d) He does not care about the bank.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Carlos want Micky to stay in London?

3. What do Micky and Edward do to the other boys at the watering hole?

4. What happens in the park that draws Maisie closer to Hugh?

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

(see the answer key)

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