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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Rachel and Micky argue about after the small dinner party Rachel had given for the Foreign Ministry?
(a) Micky's friendship with Edward.
(b) Micky's being rough with Rachel.
(c) Micky going out at nights to the brothel.
(d) Having children that Micky did not want.

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

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

4. 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 as pleased as punch."
(d) She "was like a child on her birthday."

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Maisie say only a few moments after Hugh arrives to give his condolences in Part 2, Chapter 5?
(a) If you hadn't married Nora, you could have married me.
(b) Bertie is your son.
(c) Will you lend me money?
(d) Who do you think murdered Solly?

11. 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 loves Micky.
(c) Edward loathes Micky.
(d) Edward has syphilis.

12. How does Micky respond to what Emily does to trick Edward?
(a) He leaves the room.
(b) He yells obscenities.
(c) He calls for April to come fetch Emily.
(d) He laughs heartily.

13. 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 ask for a higher commission.
(c) It is worth the risk.
(d) They will sell the bonds first and then give Micky the money they have made.

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

15. Who does Hugh believe is behind the fraud at the bank in Part 3?
(a) Micky.
(b) Augusta.
(c) Edward.
(d) Simon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has become of Maisie and Hugh in the Epilogue?

2. What is the last place that Hugh visits?

3. What has Hugh been unsuccessful at stopping in Part 2 , Chapter 5?

4. What is the catalyst that brings down the bank?

5. Where does Emily spend all of her time in Part 2, Chapter 5?

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