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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what "secret" does Samuel know that he says may come back to haunt Augusta?
(a) Joseph's work is not respected.
(b) Augusta has feelings for Micky.
(c) Peter's brother, a lawyer, is making inquiries.
(d) Joseph has been unfaithful.

2. Why is Augusta having a tea party in Part I, Chapter 1?
(a) To show off her new house.
(b) To keep Hugh from bettering himself.
(c) To get Joseph voted Senior Partner.
(d) To get a loan for Micky's father.

3. How does Augusta set up Nora at the ball?
(a) Augusta lets Nora overhear a conversation about Hugh and Maisie.
(b) Augusta gets the Count to say something offensive to her so that she will overreact.
(c) Augusta has Nora say the wrong thing to Joseph.
(d) Augusta makes Nora slip and fall on the dance floor.

4. What does Augusta lie to Lady Stalworthy about?
(a) She says Hugh has had many women.
(b) She says Hugh wants Florence for her money.
(c) She says Hugh is a gambler.
(d) She says Hugh's father was mentally ill.

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

6. What is Tonio's plan to ruin the Mirandas' plan?
(a) Purchase guns to start a war against them.
(b) Blackmail the Mirandas.
(c) Run an editorial explaining the condition in the mines.
(d) Personally convince the bank not to lend them money.

7. Why does Solly take the train and the bus in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) Because he is with Maisie who is poor.
(b) He has no money.
(c) He does not want Maisie to feel badly by taking a carriage.
(d) He wants to experience the other side.

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

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

10. What does Hugh ask Maisie to do after the races in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) Go see a show with him.
(b) Take a walk in the park with him.
(c) Go to dinner and dancing with him.
(d) Go for a carriage ride with him.

11. Where is Hugh packing to go to as Part I, Chapter 5 opens?
(a) Boston.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Paris.
(d) New York.

12. Who do Edward, Micky and Hugh meet in the Argyll Room?
(a) Danny Robinson.
(b) Friends from high school.
(c) Micky's father, Carlos.
(d) Call girls.

13. Maisie doesn't want to be Solly's wife or mistress for all of the reasons except for which one?
(a) He is rich.
(b) She is not in love with him.
(c) He is too nice to deceive.
(d) He is fat.

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

15. Why do Micky and Edward go to Nellie's in Part 1, Chapter 2?
(a) To smoke.
(b) To find girlfriends.
(c) To drink.
(d) To play baccarat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Maisie spend the entire day with Solly?

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

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

5. Why does Hugh tell Edward that his mother is looking for him?

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