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

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

3. Why does Augusta show her new bedroom to Madeleine?
(a) She wants to show off her new Japanese style.
(b) She wants Madeleine to help her keep Hugh down.
(c) She wants Madeleine to help her ruin Samuel.
(d) Because they are good friends who share everything.

4. Why won't Pilaster bank loan Carlos Miranda money?
(a) He does not live in England.
(b) He is Spanish.
(c) They don't know if he is legitimate or not.
(d) He wants to purchase arms with it.

5. Who wins the ratting bet in Part 1, Chapter 2?
(a) Tonio.
(b) Hugh.
(c) Micky.
(d) Edward.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Augusta have Micky walk her to the church in the Prologue?

2. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what "secret" does Samuel know that he says may come back to haunt Augusta?

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

4. What is ratting?

5. What does Samuel think of the offer that Hugh made to Cammel?

(see the answer key)

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