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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Samuel think of the offer that Hugh made to Cammel?
(a) He laughs about it and tells Hugh not to do it again.
(b) He fires Hugh for insubordination.
(c) He admires Hugh's precociousness.
(d) He is angry at Hugh's taking charge.

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

3. What inappropriate action does Mickey take in the church with Augusta?
(a) He lies to her.
(b) He touches her cheek.
(c) He kisses her hand.
(d) He kisses her on the lips.

4. What does Augusta lie to Lady Stalworthy about?
(a) She says Hugh has had many women.
(b) She says Hugh wants Florence for her money.
(c) She says Hugh is a gambler.
(d) She says Hugh's father was mentally ill.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Micky afraid of his father?

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

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

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

5. What does Augusta reveal to Micky at the end of Part 1, Chapter 3?

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