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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pearce say about Merivel's love for the King?
(a) It is glorious.
(b) It will bring happiness.
(c) It is misplaced.
(d) It will bring fortune.

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

3. Who does Merivel visit after leaving Whitehall?
(a) His friend, Joshua, a carpenter.
(b) His brother, Ferdinand, a mapmaker.
(c) His sister, Elspeth, a nursemaid.
(d) His lover, Rosie, a laundress.

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

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

6. How does Merivel feel about Celia?
(a) He doesn't like her.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He likes her as a good friend.
(d) He likes her but barely knows her.

7. Where does Merivel go immediately after leaving Whitehall?
(a) An inn for a good night's sleep.
(b) His carriage to start back immediately.
(c) A whorehouse for sex.
(d) A tavern for food and drink.

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

9. Who does Merivel go to for comfort after talking with Celia?
(a) Lady Bathurst.
(b) Pearce.
(c) Finn.
(d) Lord Bathurst.

10. What narrative perspective does the novel use?
(a) Third person semi-omnicient.
(b) Third person omniscient.
(c) Second person.
(d) First person.

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

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

13. Why does Merivel take up painting?
(a) As a hobby.
(b) To impress women.
(c) To make some quick money.
(d) As a front for criminal activities.

14. What is draped over Meg in Merivel's pictures?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A towel.
(c) A shawl.
(d) A curtain.

15. What does Merivel hear Celia doing the night he returns?
(a) Playing a harpsichord.
(b) Singing.
(c) Reciting poetry.
(d) Ringing bells.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Celia's reaction when the bird dies?

2. What has happened to Merivel's dog while he was away?

3. How soon does the King offer to take Celia back, if she gives up her demand?

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

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

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