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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What proposition does Hugh bring to the family bankers at the beginning of Part 2?
(a) To buy a railroad in America.
(b) To merge with a bank in New York.
(c) To merge with a stockbroker house in New York.
(d) To invest in Cordova.

2. In Part 2, Chapter 1, what does Augusta want for herself and Joseph that she manipulates to get?
(a) A position of partner for Edward.
(b) Grandchildren.
(c) The titles of Lord and Countess.
(d) Ownership of the bank.

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

4. Hugh and his mother speak frankly for the first time about all of the following except for what?
(a) Augusta's devious ways and lies.
(b) Maisie's reputation.
(c) Hugh's future.
(d) Money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Solly's parents do NOT like Maisie for all of the following reasons except for which one?

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

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

4. What happens in the park that draws Maisie closer to Hugh?

5. Why does Joseph become angry with Augusta when she insists that he go to the park and NOT the bank on the holiday?

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