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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 sell nitrate for him.
(b) To get money from the banks for him.
(c) To keep him away from his brother, Paulo.
(d) To marry into the Pilaster family.

2. What is ratting?
(a) Cock fighting.
(b) Rats fighting against rats.
(c) Cocks fighting against rats.
(d) A dog fight against rats.

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

4. What does Augusta know as Samuel Pilaster's weakness?
(a) Women.
(b) A young man.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Drinking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sits at the top of the new Pilaster house?

2. Why is Micky afraid of his father?

3. Why do Micky and Edward treat Nell like royalty?

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

5. Why is Augusta having a tea party in Part I, Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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