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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 63).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vern ask of McLeish in Part I?
(a) To use his name to promote his business.
(b) For him to invest in Vern's businsess.
(c) For him to come to the opera with Vern.
(d) For him to do a television ad for Vern's business.

2. Why does the person Alec is asking for a job tell him he has hesitations for hiring him?
(a) Alec wears glasses and glasses are not allowed in the job.
(b) Alec seems like a hothead.
(c) He knew Alec's father and never liked him.
(d) Alec seems not to have a good grasp of grammar.

3. What does Alec tell the man he meets in Part I that he really needs a new job?
(a) He has a wife and young child.
(b) He needs money for his own doctor's bills.
(c) His father is dying.
(d) He is deeply in debt to creditors.

4. Who is the headmaster that one of the children challenges in Part I?
(a) Mr. Smythe.
(b) Mr. Helberdon.
(c) Mr. Riddington.
(d) Mr. Hardy.

5. What does Mike give to Val that makes her feel funny?
(a) A drink.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A flower.
(d) A drug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What popular shop is directly hit by the bomb in Part I?

2. What is the name of Vern's company?

3. What does Vern tell McLeish he wants to build in Bexford?

4. What event does Ben's father take him to in Part I?

5. What does Alan order for Val at their stop at the cafe?

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