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

2. 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) It is worth the risk.
(c) They will loan him half of what he asked for.
(d) They will ask for a higher commission.

3. What news does Edward give Micky when MIcky tells him that he is leaving the country?
(a) Edward has syphilis.
(b) Edward loves Micky.
(c) Edward will not go with Micky.
(d) Edward loathes Micky.

4. What does Hugh learn in his conversation with Ben in Part 2, Chapter 5?
(a) Ben believes Solly was murdered.
(b) Solly did not know Maisie was poor.
(c) Bertie is his son.
(d) Solly did not know Bertie was not his.

5. What does Micky do to Solly that causes Solly's death?
(a) Micky pushes Solly in front of a carriage.
(b) Micky stabs Solly.
(c) Micky hires thugs to kill Solly.
(d) Micky hits Solly with a rock and then pushes hiim into the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hugh think about telling Ben in Part 3, Chapter 3?

2. Why is Solly so angry with Edward in Part 2, Chapter 5?

3. What does the Prince of Wales tell Maisie that he will do for her?

4. What does Augusta ask Hobbes to do to help her get Joseph the peerage?

5. Why do the partners back Augusta's desire to have Edward as Senior Partner in Part 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Emily do to attempt to have Edward's child, and how does it all backfire?

2. Why are Hugh's children home alone when Maisie arrives in Part 3, Chapter 4?

3. What schemes does Augusta come up with once she learns that Ben will be given the peerage and not Joseph?

4. How does Hugh want to handle the failing of the bank with his family members? How do they respond?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 4, what does Maisie do with Nora that is risky but very satisfying in its result?

6. Describe Dotty and Lord Ipswich's wedding.

7. Where does Hugh find Tonio in Part 2, Chapter 4, and what does Tonio finally tell Hugh?

8. What is the concern over the Cordovan loans and the revolution?

9. How does Edward become Senior Partner of the bank?

10. What happens between Solly, Edward and Micky in Part 2, Chapter 5?

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