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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Merivel's dog's name?
(a) Minette.
(b) Marquette.
(c) Masquelle.
(d) Miselle.

5. What does Merivel tell Celia the King wants her to learn?
(a) The natural order of the universe.
(b) The changeful nature of things.
(c) The grace to find contentment.
(d) The mysterious honor of the world.

6. What job does the Justice of the Peace give to Merivel?
(a) Overseer of the Poor.
(b) King's Stead in County.
(c) Lord Justice of Petty Crimes.
(d) Distributor of Wages.

7. In what year does the novel begin?
(a) 1884.
(b) 1664.
(c) 1774.
(d) 1554.

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

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

10. What relationship does Merivel develop with Lady Bathurst?
(a) A deep enmity.
(b) A deep meeting of the minds.
(c) A sexual affair.
(d) A sibling-like friendship.

11. What piece of attire does Merivel find sweaty and itchy?
(a) A wig.
(b) Pants.
(c) Undergarments.
(d) A hat.

12. Who does Celia love?
(a) The King and Merivel.
(b) Only the King.
(c) Only Merivel.
(d) No one.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What bad aftereffect does Merivel wake with the next morning?

2. What is Merivel supposed to look at on Wise Nell's neck?

3. What does Merivel ask for in his letter to the King?

4. What happens to Merivel at the house?

5. What is draped over Meg in Merivel's pictures?

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