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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Celia say that she did, when she found out Merivel was the one chosen to be her husband?
(a) Prayed in thanks for an honest husband.
(b) Tried to kill herself.
(c) Begged not to marry the idiot.
(d) Prayed that she could keep a straight face at the wedding.

2. Why does Celia say Merivel was chosen as her husband?
(a) The King hated him and wanted him out of the court.
(b) He was the only one trustworthy enough.
(c) The King was jealous and wanted him out of the court.
(d) He was the only one stupid enough.

3. What does Merivel end up doing at the pub?
(a) Having sex with Meg.
(b) Drinking until he passes out.
(c) Getting into a game of cards.
(d) Getting into a bar fight.

4. How is the person in the story cured?
(a) By drowning and being resuscitated.
(b) By drinking a glass of poison.
(c) By expelling a large worm in her excrement.
(d) By vomiting up a sac of eggs.

5. What does the King commission Finn to do?
(a) Paint the mansion.
(b) Paint Merival's portrait.
(c) Paint Celia's portrait.
(d) Paint a picture of despair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merivel do after his wedding night is interrupted?

2. What can't Merivel seem to capture in his paintings of Meg?

3. What mode of transportation does Merivel find to go to the place Celia was hidden?

4. Which word best characterizes the party at Lady Brathurst's home?

5. Does Pearce agree with Celia's portrayal of the King's feelings?

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