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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 2, what is Hugh against the bank investing in?

2. Where does Micky now reside in Part I, Chapter 1?

3. How does Hugh feel about the ratting?

4. How much time passes before Hugh returns to London at the beginning of Part 2?

5. What sits at the top of the new Pilaster house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Tonio bring to Hugh in Part 2, Chapter 2, and what does he tell him of Tonio's plans?

2. How does Micky take control and keep control over the baccarat game?

3. What has happened with Micky in the six years that Hugh was gone, and what are his future and immediate plans?

4. Why does Hugh go to the Greenbourne's for a job?

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

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

7. What is the setting of the novel, and how does it affect the storyline immediately?

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. Describe the ratting and explain its significance to the story.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much of the society's standards of the Victorian Era are stated in the novel. Explain what they are and how they are used to portray this story.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Maisie, Rachel and April.

Essay Topic 3

Though Tonio's character is not in the story as often as others, he is crucial to the plot line. Many events occur because of what Tonio knows and what his goals are. Discuss how Tonio is a catalyst for much of the plot line.

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