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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What demand did Celia make on the King?
(a) To give up his other mistresses.
(b) To train her as an artist.
(c) To give her more money.
(d) To get her a larger apartment.

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

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

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

5. What astrological sign is Merivel?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Aquarius.
(c) Virgo.
(d) Gemini.

6. To ahat does Merivel compare his stomach freckles?
(a) Bees.
(b) Moths.
(c) Ants.
(d) Beetles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does the King give Merivel?

2. What will Finn get if he does his job well?

3. What does Nell tell Merivel will happen to him?

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

5. What kind of salary does Merivel make?

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