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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Begged not to marry the idiot.
(c) Prayed that she could keep a straight face at the wedding.
(d) Tried to kill herself.

3. What does Merivel hire Meg as?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) A model.
(c) A servant for his wife.
(d) A servant for himself.

4. What mode of transportation does Merivel find to go to the place Celia was hidden?
(a) A carriage.
(b) A boat.
(c) A horse.
(d) A sled.

5. What does Celia do when Merivel kisses her?
(a) She struggles at first, but ends up kissing him.
(b) She kisses him back.
(c) She struggles but can't escape.
(d) She struggles, spits at him, and escapes.

6. How does Merivel feel about his wedding ceremony?
(a) He is bored.
(b) He has fun.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is sad.

7. What is Merivel supposed to look at on Wise Nell's neck?
(a) A possible goiter.
(b) A possible diseased mole.
(c) A possible nipple.
(d) A possible hickey.

8. What does Merivel study in college?
(a) Bookkeeping.
(b) Literature.
(c) Art.
(d) Medicine.

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

10. What problem does Merivel have while painting Meg?
(a) His eyes start blurring.
(b) He gets annoyed with her.
(c) He gets aroused.
(d) He gets bored.

11. How does Merivel feel toward Celia?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Attracted.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sympathetic.

12. Where is Merivel's painting instructor living?
(a) On the street.
(b) In a barn.
(c) In a cottage in the village.
(d) With his mother.

13. Who does Merivel miss, alone in his mansion?
(a) Meg.
(b) The Queen.
(c) The King.
(d) His wife.

14. What is Celia's reaction when the bird dies?
(a) She refuses to believe it.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She is relieved.
(d) She is distraught.

15. How does Merivel feel about the loss of his dog?
(a) He doesn't care.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is glad.
(d) He is sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Merivel when Celia arrives?

2. What happens to Merivel at the house?

3. Who does Merivel say will judge Celia's progress?

4. Why does Merivel take up painting?

5. What reason does Merivel give Celia for coming to the roof?

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