3. What does Merivel order from Trench?
(a) Ten sheepskin wraps.
(b) Ten raccoon tabards with wool lining.
(c) Ten pairs of rabbit fur boots.
(d) Ten deerskin vests.

4. What does the King plan to do about his affair with Celia?
(a) Make it openly known.
(b) End it over a few weeks.
(c) Continue it quietly.
(d) End it quickly.

5. How soon does the King offer to take Celia back, if she gives up her demand?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two months.
(c) Four months.
(d) Eight months.

6. How does Merivel feel about Finn's task?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Excited.
(c) Sad.
(d) Jealous.

7. Who is the story Pearce tells Merivel about?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A patient in a mental hospital.
(c) A king's servant.
(d) A traveling medicine salesperson.

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

9. What does Finn bring Merivel as a first payment for using his influence?
(a) A bird in a cage.
(b) A bowl of plastic fruit.
(c) A new canvas and oil paints.
(d) A diamond necklace.

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

11. What has happened to Merivel's dog while he was away?
(a) Merivel's dog had puppies.
(b) Merivel's dog died.
(c) Merivel's dog ran away.
(d) Merivel's dog went into a coma.

12. Who does Merivel say will judge Celia's progress?
(a) Celia.
(b) Merivel.
(c) Celia's father.
(d) The King.

13. What reply does Merivel get from the King?
(a) None.
(b) A rejection.
(c) A promise.
(d) A response that doesn't answer the request.

14. What can't Merivel seem to capture in his paintings of Meg?
(a) The shape of her breasts.
(b) The look in her eyes.
(c) The way her hair flows.
(d) The dual nature of her personality.

15. What village is Merivel's mansion in?
(a) Cheapside.
(b) Whittlesea.
(c) Whitehall.
(d) Bidnold.