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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of a woman is Augusta Pilaster?
(a) Easily swayed.
(b) Overbearing.
(c) Strong and beautiful.
(d) Weak, yet beautiful.

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

4. Why does Joseph become angry with Augusta when she insists that he go to the park and NOT the bank on the holiday?
(a) He wants to go to the bank with Hugh.
(b) He does not want to be told what to do.
(c) He wants Augusta to go to the bank with him.
(d) He hates the park.

5. 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 tells Hugh that he will not be a partner.
(d) He questions whether Augusta was behind it all.

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

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

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

9. What system does Hugh come up with at the bank to organize papers?
(a) Filing.
(b) An input/output tray.
(c) Accounts receivable tray.
(d) A special paper tray.

10. What does Joseph Pilaster collect?
(a) Jeweled snuff boxes.
(b) Ivory pipes.
(c) Jeweled rings.
(d) Peacock feathers.

11. How does Hugh feel about the ratting?
(a) Hugh hated that April seemed to like it.
(b) Hugh laughed at the whole event.
(c) He thinks animals do what they have to, but humans are disgusting.
(d) Hugh found the rats disgusting.

12. Why does Mr. Offerton send Hugh to the schoolmaster's office when he sees him in the courtyard in the Prologue?
(a) Hugh's mother is there to see him.
(b) They want to question him about Micky.
(c) He needs to be told about Peter.
(d) Hugh will be whipped for going swimming.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 1, what does Augusta want for herself and Joseph that she manipulates to get?

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

3. In Part 1, Chapter 5, who has posted a message in Lloyd's Weekly News for Maisie?

4. What does Solly ask Maisie at the races?

5. Who shows up at the costume ball and questions Hugh?

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