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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tonio do at the ratting that intrigues Micky?
(a) He vomits.
(b) He places a large bet.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He kisses April.

2. Who is Solly Greenhouse's date at the Argyll Room?
(a) Maisie Robinson.
(b) April Tilsley.
(c) Florence Stalworthy.
(d) Rachel Bodwin.

3. In Part 2, Chapter 2, what is Hugh against the bank investing in?
(a) New infrastructure for London.
(b) The Cordovan Railroad.
(c) Russian bonds.
(d) A new building for the bank.

4. What does Micky do at the baccarat game that makes things go his way?
(a) He plays with Tonio to help him lose.
(b) He deals, so he can stack the cards.
(c) He plays with Edward as they set up a scam.
(d) He barely bets, so he can't lose.

5. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what "secret" does Samuel know that he says may come back to haunt Augusta?
(a) Peter's brother, a lawyer, is making inquiries.
(b) Joseph's work is not respected.
(c) Augusta has feelings for Micky.
(d) Joseph has been unfaithful.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Danny run away in the Prologue?

2. Why does Augusta show her new bedroom to Madeleine?

3. What does Hugh ask Maisie to do after the races in Part 1, Chapter 4?

4. What position is Hugh an assistant to in Part I, Chapter 3?

5. Why do Micky and Edward treat Nell like royalty?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Hugh come back from America in Part 2? (Be specific as to his goals.)

2. What does Micky do to Seth in Part 1, Chapter 5? Why?

3. What does Hugh like about Nora when he first meets her?

4. What transpires about marriage and taking care of oneself between Maisie and April in Part 1, Chapter 3?

5. What kind of a character is Seth? Be sure to mention his business acumen and religious beliefs.

6. How does Augusta split up Maisie and Hugh?

7. What kind of a character is Carlos Miranda?

8. In Part 1, Chapter 2, how does Augusta continue to manipulate what happens at the bank concerning the naming of the Senior Partner?

9. What transpires between Hugh and Maisie in Part I, Chapter 4?

10. What has been Hugh's journey through the bank up to Part 1, Chapter 3?

(see the answer keys)

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