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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Joseph react to the incident with Nora in Part 2, Chapter 2?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He leaves the party immediately.
(c) He tells Hugh that he will not be a partner.
(d) He questions whether Augusta was behind it all.

2. In Part 2, Chapter 5, what simile does Follett use to speak of how Augusta feels about Joseph's new title?
(a) She "was like a hen that had laid an egg."
(b) She "was as happy as a lark."
(c) She "was as pleased as punch."
(d) She "was like a child on her birthday."

3. What position is Hugh an assistant to in Part I, Chapter 3?
(a) Junior Partner.
(b) Senior Partner.
(c) The Principal Clerk.
(d) Correspondence Clerk.

4. Joseph promises Edward partnership at the bank when what happens?
(a) Edward stops hanging out with Micky.
(b) Edward marries.
(c) Edward brings in new accounts.
(d) Edward becomes friendly with Hugh.

5. Who helps Micky cover up the murder?
(a) Augusta.
(b) Edward.
(c) Papa.
(d) The nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maisie leave home in the Prologue?

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

3. In Part 2, Chapter 3, what does Micky find in Tonio's room?

4. What does Hugh think about telling Ben in Part 3, Chapter 3?

5. What does Danny come to tell Maisie in Part 2, Chapter 1?

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