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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 invite him to her home for the summer.
(d) To make him tell her the truth about Peter.

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

3. Why does Carlos want Micky to stay in London?
(a) To keep him away from his brother, Paulo.
(b) To marry into the Pilaster family.
(c) To get money from the banks for him.
(d) To sell nitrate for him.

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

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

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

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

8. What does Augusta reveal to Micky at the end of Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) That she is afraid for Micky about the drowning.
(b) That she wants him.
(c) That a lawyer is looking into the drowning of Peter.
(d) That she knows he killed Peter.

9. Who is Solly Greenhouse's date at the Argyll Room?
(a) Maisie Robinson.
(b) Florence Stalworthy.
(c) Rachel Bodwin.
(d) April Tilsley.

10. In Part 2, Chapter 2, what is Hugh against the bank investing in?
(a) The Cordovan Railroad.
(b) A new building for the bank.
(c) Russian bonds.
(d) New infrastructure for London.

11. What is the relationship between Hugh and Edward?
(a) They are brothers.
(b) They are enemies.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) They are cousins.

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

13. What is the conversation about during tea in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) The financial crisis.
(b) Joseph's new appointment at the bank.
(c) Seth's health.
(d) Hugh.

14. What lie does Augusta tell Madeleine while riding in the park in Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) Hugh has stolen ideas from the Prinicpal Clerk.
(b) They are going to tell Seth about Samuel's sexuality.
(c) Hugh knows the Lioness personally.
(d) Seth has chosen Joseph as Senior Partner.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who wins the ratting bet in Part 1, Chapter 2?

3. What does Micky decide to do in Part 2, Chapter 1 to get Edward to marry?

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

5. Joseph promises Edward partnership at the bank when what happens?

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