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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. What does Hugh learn in his conversation with Ben in Part 2, Chapter 5?

2. In Part 3, how does Nora treat her children?

3. Whose funeral is being attended in Part 3, Chapter 1?

4. What does Maisie ask of Hugh after they return from Bertie's school in Part 3, Chapter 1?

5. Where do Hugh and Nora move to in Part 2, Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Hugh piece together in Part 3, and what does he do with the information? How is it received?

3. How does Micky escape the authorities and still wind up dead?

4. How does Micky finally get Edward to talk to him in Part 3, Chapter 2, after Edward discovers the truth about the drowning?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 3, what does Augusta attempt to do to get cash for herself, and then what does she steal that will allow her to have a decent income?

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

7. How much time has passed between the end of Part 2, and the beginning of Part 3? What major changes have occurred?

8. What changes have come into Emily's life by Part 3?

9. What has become of Edward's and Micky's marriages by Part 2, Chapter 5?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel begins with a boyhood occurrence that will affect the lives of everyone involved. What is the occurrence, how does it happen, and why will it have such a great effect on those involved?

Essay Topic 2

The banking system of London is one of the main themes of the book, and how failed banks hurt more than just bankers. Explain how this is a theme of the book.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Dan's character. How does he become such a fighter? What are his causes? How does he continue to fight throughout his life?

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