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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. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what "secret" does Samuel know that he says may come back to haunt Augusta?
(a) Joseph's work is not respected.
(b) Peter's brother, a lawyer, is making inquiries.
(c) Augusta has feelings for Micky.
(d) Joseph has been unfaithful.

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

3. What kind of a woman is Augusta Pilaster?
(a) Weak, yet beautiful.
(b) Easily swayed.
(c) Strong and beautiful.
(d) Overbearing.

4. How does Micky get Tonio to offer him his job in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) He blackmails Tonio.
(b) He gets Tonio to believe he will be sent back to Cordova.
(c) He convinces Tonio that he is his friend.
(d) Tonio is afraid of what Micky can do to him.

5. What class of people generally go to the Argyll Room?
(a) Gamblers.
(b) Artistocracy.
(c) Clerks and small businessmen.
(d) Call girls and the men who want them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Hugh and Edward?

2. What is ratting?

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

4. Who wins the ratting bet in Part 1, Chapter 2?

5. Why does Samuel give in to Augusta's threats about his sexuality?

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