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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the two people Merivel says he has truly loved?
(a) Celia and Pearce.
(b) Violet and the King.
(c) Pearce and the King.
(d) Violet and Celia.

2. How long is Merivel confined to bed?
(a) One month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Three days.
(d) Six weeks.

3. How does Merivel feel about Celia?
(a) He likes her but barely knows her.
(b) He likes her as a good friend.
(c) He loves her.
(d) He doesn't like her.

4. What is the first thing Merivel does when he moves into the mansion?
(a) He builds a new wing.
(b) He builds a pool.
(c) He redecorates it.
(d) He sells off all the land.

5. What does Merivel give to Degeulasse de Gourly?
(a) A suggested cure for inflamed skin.
(b) A draught to help with sleeplessness.
(c) A powder that will arouse his wife.
(d) A potion to sooth the bowels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What natural alternative treatments does Merivel think of for extracting fluids?

2. How is the person in the story cured?

3. Where does Merivel go immediately after leaving Whitehall?

4. How does Merivel's old friend greet him?

5. What disease does Merivel come down with?

(see the answer key)

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