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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) Bertie is his son.
(c) Solly did not know Bertie was not his.
(d) Ben believes Solly was murdered.

2. What does Augusta ask Lady Morte to do to help Joseph get the peerage?
(a) To tell Lord Morte not to vote for Ben.
(b) To tell Lord Morte to gather his friends to vote for Joseph.
(c) To tell Her Majesty that Ben is a practicing Jew.
(d) To tell Her Majesty that Ben is a sinner.

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

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

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

6. How does Micky persuade Edward to secretly give him the loan in Part 3?
(a) He tells Edward that he will have to return to Cordova.
(b) He tells Edward that he loves him.
(c) He asks Edward to come live with him.
(d) He tells Edward that he loves Augusta and will have to tell her if he does not get the money.

7. 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) Edward's visits to Nellie's
(c) Edward's relationship with Micky.
(d) Augusta's attitude toward her marriage to Edward.

8. In Part 2, Chapter 4, under what name does Micky intend to travel?
(a) M.R. Andrews.
(b) Hugh Pilaster.
(c) Edward Pilaster.
(d) Tonio Silva.

9. What becomes of the argument between Micky and Rachel after the small dinner party Rachel had given for the Foreign Ministry?
(a) Micky promises to be better but leaves.
(b) They kiss and make up.
(c) Micky locks her in a room.
(d) Rachel leaves Micky.

10. What has Hugh been unsuccessful at stopping in Part 2 , Chapter 5?
(a) The knowledge of Peter's death.
(b) The death of Tonio.
(c) The Santamaria Railroad.
(d) The marriage of Rachel and Micky.

11. What is Maisie and Dan's conversation about with the guests at the wedding in Part 3, Chapter 3?
(a) The lavish food.
(b) Social issues.
(c) Pilaster bank.
(d) Augusta.

12. What does Emily do to Augusta when Augusta tries to take the papers from her in Part 3, Chapter 2?
(a) Emily curses at her.
(b) Emily slaps her.
(c) Emily ignores her and walks right passed her.
(d) Emily pushes her down.

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

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

15. In Part 2, Chapter 3, what does Micky find in Tonio's room?
(a) A key.
(b) Money.
(c) A note from Hugh.
(d) The witness statements.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Micky's plan with the ruffians almost go wrong?

2. What does Maisie find out from Count Tokoly?

3. What does Hugh finally learn from Tonio in Part 2, Chapter 4?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 5, what simile does Follett use to speak of how Augusta feels about Joseph's new title?

5. Where does Hugh find Tonio in Part 2, Chapter 4?

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