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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the King do to Merivel's drink?
(a) He puts a truth potion in it.
(b) He puts an emetic in it.
(c) He puts a bitter herb in it.
(d) He puts poison in it.

2. What does Merivel perform an autopsy on as a boy?
(a) A wren.
(b) A starling.
(c) A pigeon.
(d) A crow.

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

4. What does Merivel ask for in his letter to the King?
(a) Political power.
(b) Acknowledgement.
(c) Money.
(d) A job.

5. What animal does the King ask Merivel to cure?
(a) A swan.
(b) A chicken.
(c) A dog.
(d) A cat.

6. What is the house like when Merivel arrives?
(a) Full of people and revels.
(b) Full of solemn people.
(c) Deserted and silent.
(d) Occupied by a small group of contented people.

7. What collection does the King show Merivel and his father?
(a) A jewel collection.
(b) A clock collection.
(c) An art collection.
(d) A wine collection.

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

9. What does Pearce tell Merivel about Finn's present?
(a) It is extremely valuable.
(b) It is a fraud.
(c) It is unlucky.
(d) It is worthless except in Asia.

10. What is Merivel's father's profession?
(a) Sign maker.
(b) Cabinet maker.
(c) Pipe maker.
(d) Glove maker.

11. Which word best characterizes the party at Lady Brathurst's home?
(a) Unpretentious.
(b) Licentious.
(c) Tedious.
(d) Subdued.

12. Who is present at every meeting between Merivel and Celia when they are courting?
(a) Celia's father.
(b) The Queen.
(c) The King.
(d) Celia's mother.

13. Why does Rosie want thirty shillings from Merivel?
(a) Because she has lost her job.
(b) Because she is sick and needs a doctor.
(c) Because her husband has died.
(d) Because her parents have died.

14. What age does Merivel turn at the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) 32.
(b) 27.
(c) 38.
(d) 43.

15. In what room does Celia lock herself?
(a) The chrysanthemum room.
(b) The morning glory room.
(c) The sunflower room.
(d) The marigold room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merivel want to learn to do well for Celia?

2. What can't Merivel remember when he sees Celia again?

3. For whose benefit does the King ask Merivel to marry Celia?

4. What narrative perspective does the novel use?

5. Who does Merivel visit after leaving Whitehall?

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