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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hugh feel about the ratting?
(a) Hugh found the rats disgusting.
(b) He thinks animals do what they have to, but humans are disgusting.
(c) Hugh laughed at the whole event.
(d) Hugh hated that April seemed to like it.

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

3. What does Maisie stop from happening to Hugh during the Punch and Judy show?
(a) She stops a man from hitting him.
(b) She stops a pickpocket.
(c) She prevents Augusta from finding him at the races.
(d) She stops him from taking a drink.

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

5. What correspondence is sent between Hugh and Florence in Part 1, Chapter 2?
(a) Letters of inquiry as to why he won't see her.
(b) Letters of inquiry as to why she won't see him.
(c) Letters from Florence concerning Rachel.
(d) Letters from the court telling Hugh that there is an injuction.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the boys in detention in the Prologue of the book?

2. Who helps Micky cover up the murder?

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

4. Where does Hugh go for the month of August before he leaves on his journey?

5. Why is Papa so angry with Micky in Part 1, Chapter 5?

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