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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Pilaster and Co. shut down?
(a) The workers went on strike.
(b) Toby Pilaster hanged himself.
(c) The bank collapsed.
(d) Nobody wanted the company's goods any longer.

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

4. Why is Augusta having a tea party in Part I, Chapter 1?
(a) To show off her new house.
(b) To keep Hugh from bettering himself.
(c) To get a loan for Micky's father.
(d) To get Joseph voted Senior Partner.

5. Why does Mr. Offerton send Hugh to the schoolmaster's office when he sees him in the courtyard in the Prologue?
(a) They want to question him about Micky.
(b) He needs to be told about Peter.
(c) Hugh will be whipped for going swimming.
(d) Hugh's mother is there to see him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is ratting?

2. Where does Micky now reside in Part I, Chapter 1?

3. Why does Hugh go with Micky and Edward to Nellie's?

4. What does Augusta know as Samuel Pilaster's weakness?

5. What does Augusta lie to Lady Stalworthy about?

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