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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) With irritability.
(b) She ignores them.
(c) Well, but not warmly.
(d) With love and affection.

2. In what month does Dorothy marry and the bank collapses?
(a) December.
(b) February.
(c) January.
(d) November.

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

4. 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) Her ankle is swollen.
(c) Solly will not allow her.
(d) Her gown is too elaborate.

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

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

7. Where is Maisie working in Part 3, Chapter 1?
(a) At Rachel's hospital.
(b) At Nellie's, with April.
(c) At Windfield school.
(d) At the Pilaster Bank.

8. How does Micky's plan with the ruffians almost go wrong?
(a) The ruffians attack the wrong man.
(b) Tonio has relocated to another hotel.
(c) Tonio is first accompanied with Hugh.
(d) Two policemen walk down the street.

9. 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.

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

11. What does the Prince of Wales tell Maisie that he will do for her?
(a) Tell Augusta to stay away from Nora.
(b) Speak with Augusta.
(c) Ignore Augusta.
(d) Forgive Augusta.

12. What does Solly love to watch Maisie do, as described in Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Dance.
(b) Entertain their friends.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Get dressed.

13. What does Hugh think about telling Ben in Part 3, Chapter 3?
(a) That Micky killed Solly.
(b) That Solly never loved his father.
(c) That Ben is a mean old man.
(d) That Bertie is Hugh's son.

14. 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 pleased as punch."
(c) She "was as happy as a lark."
(d) She "was like a child on her birthday."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Hugh and Samuel decide to resign from the bank?

2. Why does Ben Greenbourne go to Windfield in the Epilogue?

3. What does Hugh give Dotty for her dowry?

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

5. How does Micky respond to what Emily does to trick Edward?

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