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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Papa tell Micky that he has planned for Micky's future?
(a) That Micky will become a general in Cordova.
(b) That Micky will run the ranch in Cordova.
(c) That Micky will become a soldier.
(d) That Micky will become President of Cordova.

2. Who helps Micky cover up the murder?
(a) Papa.
(b) Augusta.
(c) Edward.
(d) The nurse.

3. What does Maisie eat with Bertie in the nursery?
(a) Pancakes.
(b) Porridge and honey.
(c) Pastries.
(d) Ice cream.

4. Why does Augusta have Micky walk her to the church in the Prologue?
(a) So she would not have to walk alone.
(b) To have him show her the way.
(c) To make him tell her the truth about Peter.
(d) To invite him to her home for the summer.

5. Why does Hugh marry Nora?
(a) To forget Maisie.
(b) To make his family angry.
(c) He wanted to spend the rest of his life holding her hand.
(d) Because he loves her.

6. Where does Micky now reside in Part I, Chapter 1?
(a) Edward's house.
(b) London.
(c) Cordova.
(d) At the university.

7. What does Albert Cammel's letter to Hugh reveal?
(a) That Edward drowned Peter.
(b) That Micky and Augusta have a deeper relationship.
(c) That Micky and Edward had been telling the truth about the drowning.
(d) That Albert will testify against Edward.

8. How much time passes before Hugh returns to London at the beginning of Part 2?
(a) Five years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Six years.

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

10. What title does Micky now have in Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) Partner at the Pilaster's Bank.
(b) Diplomatic Attache.
(c) Cordovan Minister.
(d) President of Cordova.

11. Why do Maisie and Hugh go into Augusta's house in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) A rain storm comes and soaks them.
(b) They want to be alone in his room.
(c) They are running from the ruffians from the park.
(d) Miasie wants to see the house.

12. Why do Micky and Edward treat Nell like royalty?
(a) They owe her money.
(b) She owns the bar.
(c) To many, she is as important as the Queen.
(d) She is royalty.

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

14. Why is Micky afraid of his father?
(a) He can force Micky to go back to Mexico.
(b) He is ignorant and angry.
(c) He has beaten Micky many times.
(d) He has done heinous things to those who have gone against him.

15. What does Tonio do at the ratting that intrigues Micky?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He kisses April.
(c) He vomits.
(d) He places a large bet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Pilaster and Co. shut down?

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

3. What does Maisie discover about herself in Part I, Chapter 5?

4. What inappropriate action does Mickey take in the church with Augusta?

5. What does Micky do at the baccarat game that makes things go his way?

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