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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hugh learn in his conversation with Ben in Part 2, Chapter 5?
(a) Solly did not know Maisie was poor.
(b) Ben believes Solly was murdered.
(c) Bertie is his son.
(d) Solly did not know Bertie was not his.

2. What is the catalyst that brings down the bank?
(a) World recession.
(b) The Cordovan revolution.
(c) Edward's bad management of the money.
(d) Investment in small businesses.

3. What does Hugh tell Micky about Edward in Part 3, Chapter 2?
(a) That Edward will be asked to leave the bank.
(b) That he knows about the drowning.
(c) That Edward is in love with him.
(d) That Edward knows Micky is up to no good.

4. Where does Bertie go to school?
(a) Folkestone.
(b) Kensingon Methodist.
(c) Windfield.
(d) Oxford.

5. What does Hugh finally learn from Tonio in Part 2, Chapter 4?
(a) Edward drowned Peter on purpose.
(b) Micky made sure Hugh was sent to Boston.
(c) Micky was instrumental in Tonio losing his job.
(d) Micky drowned Peter on purpose.

6. What happens to Tonio at the train station in Part 3, Chapter 4?
(a) He slips and falls in front of the train.
(b) He joins Micky and attempts to kill Hugh.
(c) Micky shoots him.
(d) Micky pushes him in front of the train.

7. Who does not take Augusta's side against Hugh in Part 3?
(a) Madeleine.
(b) Clementine.
(c) George.
(d) Nora.

8. What gift does Hugh give to Nora after Maisie's party?
(a) A diamond ring.
(b) A pendant of rubies and sapphires.
(c) A sapphire brooch.
(d) Ruby earings.

9. In Part 2, Chapter 5, what simile does Follett use to speak of how Augusta feels about Joseph's new title?
(a) She "was as happy as a lark."
(b) She "was like a child on her birthday."
(c) She "was like a hen that had laid an egg."
(d) She "was as pleased as punch."

10. In Part 2, Chapter 4, what does Edward do to Emily when he finds out that she has tricked him?
(a) He punches her in the face.
(b) He wraps her up and sends her home.
(c) He spits on her.
(d) He apologizes to her.

11. What does Hugh tell the family that they must do after the bank folds?
(a) Sell what they can and keep the money.
(b) Dismiss their servants; sell their houses.
(c) Come to the bank to get what cash they can.
(d) Take all of their personal belongings and hide them.

12. What news does Edward give Micky when MIcky tells him that he is leaving the country?
(a) Edward will not go with Micky.
(b) Edward has syphilis.
(c) Edward loves Micky.
(d) Edward loathes Micky.

13. Why is Micky worried at the beginning of Part 3, Chapter 2?
(a) Augusta won't speak to him.
(b) He had to tell his father there would be no money.
(c) Edward is avoiding him.
(d) The police know about the drowning.

14. Why is Solly so angry with Edward in Part 2, Chapter 5?
(a) Solly discovered what he did to Emily.
(b) Solly knows that he and Augusta were behind the articles about Ben.
(c) Solly knows how he has fought against Hugh.
(d) Solly knows that the railroad investment is no good.

15. How has Micky gotten rich by Part 3, Chapter 2?
(a) He has stolen money from the ministry.
(b) He has taken a commission on every bond.
(c) He has worked hard.
(d) He has swindled people out of their money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 3, what does Micky find in Tonio's room?

2. Why does Emily move back in to Whitehaven?

3. How does Micky persuade Edward to secretly give him the loan in Part 3?

4. In Part 3, what does Hugh tell Edward that changes everything for Edward?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 1, what news does Emily bring to Maisie?

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