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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 soldier.
(b) That Micky will become a general in Cordova.
(c) That Micky will run the ranch in Cordova.
(d) That Micky will become President of Cordova.

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

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

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

5. What does Danny come to tell Maisie in Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) That she should not keep company with Hugh.
(b) That her mother is ill again.
(c) That he needs her to give him money.
(d) That a bank has ruined him again.

6. What position is Hugh an assistant to in Part I, Chapter 3?
(a) Correspondence Clerk.
(b) Junior Partner.
(c) The Principal Clerk.
(d) Senior Partner.

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

8. Why does Hugh tell Edward that his mother is looking for him?
(a) To make Edward mad.
(b) To show Augusta that she is not in control.
(c) To be alone with Rachel.
(d) To be alone with Florence.

9. What does Maisie discover about herself in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) She is not Jewish.
(b) She is ill.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She does not love Hugh.

10. How does Augusta manage to get Maisie to stay away from Hugh?
(a) Augusta tells Maisie that Hugh loves another woman.
(b) Augusta threatens her.
(c) Augusta pays her.
(d) Maisie knows Augusta will ruin Hugh by using her.

11. What news of Seth does Augusta give Micky when he comes to tea in Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) Seth's health is failing.
(b) Seth has resigned from the bank.
(c) Seth's health has improved.
(d) Seth will give Micky his loan.

12. What does Micky do at the baccarat game that makes things go his way?
(a) He barely bets, so he can't lose.
(b) He plays with Tonio to help him lose.
(c) He deals, so he can stack the cards.
(d) He plays with Edward as they set up a scam.

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

14. What types of people went to the horse races in London in the late 1800s?
(a) Just the poor.
(b) Just the working class.
(c) Just the weathy.
(d) All types.

15. How does Hugh help Sir John Cammel and himself at the same time in Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) He offered Cammel the opportunity to buy Russian bonds.
(b) He offered to cash Cammel's check.
(c) He offered Cammel stocks.
(d) He offered Cammel a better loan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hugh meet Maisie again in Part 2, Chapter 1?

2. What does Solly ask Maisie at the races?

3. What is Tonio's plan to ruin the Mirandas' plan?

4. What does Augusta lie to Lady Stalworthy about?

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

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