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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 3, how does Nora treat her children?
(a) She ignores them.
(b) With irritability.
(c) With love and affection.
(d) Well, but not warmly.

2. Whose funeral is being attended in Part 3, Chapter 1?
(a) Seth.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Tobias.
(d) Tonio.

3. What do the partners want from Edward after the money crisis is discovered?
(a) Money.
(b) A written apology.
(c) His dignity.
(d) His resignation.

4. Where does Hugh find Tonio in Part 2, Chapter 4?
(a) At the docks.
(b) In a public hospital.
(c) In a warehouse.
(d) In a rundown hotel.

5. What does Hugh finally do with Maisie when he goes to the hospital to see Rachel?
(a) He cries.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He says he is leaving Nora.
(d) He tells her that he loves her.

6. What does Hugh give Dotty for her dowry?
(a) A dukedon.
(b) 100,000 pounds.
(c) A house.
(d) A farm.

7. In Part 3, what does Hugh tell Edward that changes everything for Edward?
(a) That Augusta and Micky have had a long time affair.
(b) That Emily was involved with another man,.
(c) That Micky loves Edward.
(d) That Micky is a murderer.

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

9. Why can't Maisie walk the half mile to the dinner party in Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Women of her situation don't walk.
(b) Solly will not allow her.
(c) Her gown is too elaborate.
(d) Her ankle is swollen.

10. How old is Hugh in Part 3 of the novel?
(a) 25.
(b) 30.
(c) 37.
(d) 42.

11. How does Emily respond to Edward in Part 2, Chapter 4 when he finds out that she has tricked him?
(a) She kicks Micky in the groin.
(b) She tells Edward it is his fault.
(c) She punches him.
(d) She begs him to not give up on them.

12. What is the last place that Hugh visits?
(a) His house in Kensington.
(b) Peter's grave.
(c) The pond at Windfield.
(d) The bank.

13. What does Hobbes ask Augusta to get him a loan for from the bank?
(a) A new office.
(b) To merge with another newspaper.
(c) To hire more writers.
(d) A new printing press.

14. What does Edward tell Micky about Whitehaven?
(a) He needs to move away from his mother.
(b) The house is too small.
(c) Emily has moved back in.
(d) He hates the house.

15. What compromise do the partners come to regarding Micky's loan?
(a) They will loan him half of what he asked for.
(b) They will sell the bonds first and then give Micky the money they have made.
(c) It is worth the risk.
(d) They will ask for a higher commission.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Micky do to Solly that causes Solly's death?

2. What does Maisie find out from Count Tokoly?

3. What does Hugh learn in his conversation with Ben in Part 2, Chapter 5?

4. What does Hugh think about telling Ben in Part 3, Chapter 3?

5. What news does Edward give Micky when MIcky tells him that he is leaving the country?

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