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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Augusta ask Hobbes to do to help her get Joseph the peerage?
(a) To write that a Chistian banker is needed.
(b) To write a slanderous piece against Jews.
(c) To write a glowing piece for Joseph.
(d) To write a slanderous piece against Ben.

3. What does Hugh do to try to save Pilaster's reputation?
(a) He tries to get the Cordovan government to pay the loans.
(b) He writes an article for the newspaper.
(c) He goes to Tonio for help.
(d) He goes to Ben for help.

4. Why does Tonio come back to London in Part 2, Chapter 4?
(a) To take his job back.
(b) To sway the Prime Minister to back President Garcia.
(c) To kill Micky.
(d) To warn Hugh of Micky's murderous family.

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

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

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

8. What does Emily want to discuss with Maisie after one of her afternoon teas in Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Personal problems with Edward.
(b) Augusta's attitude toward her marriage to Edward.
(c) Edward's relationship with Micky.
(d) Edward's visits to Nellie's

9. Why do the partners back Augusta's desire to have Edward as Senior Partner in Part 3?
(a) She has blackmailed them.
(b) It is the right decision.
(c) She had begged them to.
(d) They don't want Hugh as Senior Partner.

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

11. What does Augusta ask Fortescue to do to help get Joseph the peerage?
(a) Remind the prime minister that Ben is Jewish.
(b) Advise Lady Morte to do as Augusta asks.
(c) Advise Hobbes to do as Augusta asks.
(d) Remind the prime minister that Joseph is a safe alternative.

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

13. Why is Micky angry that he runs into Hugh when he returns to the club to play cards with Edward in Part 2, Chapter 5?
(a) Micky will not have an alibi.
(b) Micky is visibly upset over Solly's death.
(c) Micky hates Hugh and does not want to see him.
(d) Micky does not want Hugh playing cards with them.

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

15. What does Maisie ask of Hugh after they return from Bertie's school in Part 3, Chapter 1?
(a) To loan her money.
(b) To avenge Solly's death.
(c) To come home with her.
(d) To stay at the bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bad news does Hugh bring to Rachel in Part 3, Chapter 3?

2. Where is Maisie working in Part 3, Chapter 1?

3. What were the Mirandas planning on doing with the money they wanted to obtain from Pilaster's Bank?

4. What is the last place that Hugh visits?

5. What is Maisie and Dan's conversation about with the guests at the wedding in Part 3, Chapter 3?

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