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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Solly ask Maisie at the races?
(a) Will she be his mistress?
(b) Will she marry him?
(c) Did she bet on her favorite horse?
(d) Does she like Hugh?

2. What does Hugh decide to do with his future after the Nora incident in Part 2, Chapter 2?
(a) Go back to Boston.
(b) Go work for Greenbourne.
(c) Work harder to regain his family's acceptance.
(d) Take time off.

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

4. What does Solly suggest to Hugh about Nora in Part 2, Chapter 2?
(a) Get rid of her.
(b) Have Maisie teach her the ways of society.
(c) Get her pregnant.
(d) Send her away.

5. 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 are running from the ruffians from the park.
(c) They want to be alone in his room.
(d) Miasie wants to see the house.

6. How does Maisie initially react to Hugh and Nora's romance?
(a) She thinks Nora is madly in love with Hugh.
(b) She believes the two will do well together.
(c) She thinks Nora is too low class for Hugh.
(d) She believes Nora is using Hugh.

7. What sits at the top of the new Pilaster house?
(a) A bank.
(b) A diamond shaped gable.
(c) A stone ship.
(d) An angel.

8. Why is Papa so angry with Micky in Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) Micky does not want to back to Cordova.
(b) Micky does not want Papa to wage war in Cordova.
(c) He still has not gotten Papa his loan.
(d) Micky calls Papa a barbarian.

9. Why did Pilaster and Co. shut down?
(a) The bank collapsed.
(b) Nobody wanted the company's goods any longer.
(c) The workers went on strike.
(d) Toby Pilaster hanged himself.

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

11. What does Maisie learn of Hugh at the lawyer's office in Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) He has married someone else.
(b) He has left the country.
(c) He has died.
(d) He has lost his job.

12. Joseph promises Edward partnership at the bank when what happens?
(a) Edward brings in new accounts.
(b) Edward stops hanging out with Micky.
(c) Edward becomes friendly with Hugh.
(d) Edward marries.

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

14. How does Micky kill Seth?
(a) He frightens him into a heart attack.
(b) He suffocates him with his pillow.
(c) He poisons him.
(d) He stabs him.

15. How does Joseph react to the incident with Nora in Part 2, Chapter 2?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He leaves the party immediately.
(c) He questions whether Augusta was behind it all.
(d) He tells Hugh that he will not be a partner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news of Seth does Augusta give Micky when he comes to tea in Part 1, Chapter 5?

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

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

4. Maisie doesn't want to be Solly's wife or mistress for all of the reasons except for which one?

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

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